Useful Phone Numbers
Don't be afraid of calling a Dutch service or business. Nearly everyone in the Netherlands speaks excellent English and will be more than happy to help you.
Emergenices & Medical Help
| Emergency number | 112 Ambulance, police, fire brigade. Emergency only. |
| Police information | 0900 8844 After the message, hold - it can take a few minutes. |
| Emergency doctor's office |
0900 1515 24 hours |
| Call out doctor | (0900) 503 2042 This central services for doctors, dentists and pharmacists can arrange for a doctor to visit you. |
| 24 hour chemist / pharmacy / drug store | (020) 694 8709 The premises changes weekly so call to check which one is open. When closed, chemists should display the address of the nearest 24 hour chemist in their window. The Dutch for chemist is apotheek. |
| Tourist medical services | (020) 592 3355 Open 24 hours a day |
Dialling Codes, Operator & Directory Enquiries
| Netherlands dialling code | +31 |
| UK dialling code | +44 |
| US dialling code | +1 |
| Operator | 0800 0410 |
| Directory enquiries (Netherlands) | 0900 8008 |
| Directory enquiries (International) | 0900 8418 |
| Yellow pages | Online business listings, phone numbers, addresses, maps and driving directions in English. |
| Telephone directory | Online Netherlands telephone directory (Dutch only). |
Helplines
| Alcohol infoline (A.A.) | 0900 500 2021 Menu option 0, then 3 |
| Drugs infoline | 0900 1995 Menu option 0, then 4 |
Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
| COC Netherlands | 020 623 4696 Information for gays, lesbians and bisexuals |
| Gay & lesbian switchboard | 020 623 6565 Open from 12pm to 10pm on work days and 4pm to 8pm on the weekend and holidays. |
Transport
| 9292ov National transport | 0900 9292 |
| Trains | 0900 9296 |
| Schiphol airport | 0900 7244 7465 For departures and arrivals: 0900 0141 |
| Schiphol travel taxi | 020 653 1000 |
| Amsterdam taxi | 020 677 7777 |
| The Hague taxi | 070 383 0830 |
| Rotterdam taxi | 010 462 6333 |
| Utrecht taxi | 030 230 0400 |
| Het Gooi taxi | 035 691 8888 |
Lost & Stolen Cards
| American Express | 020 504 8666 Menu option 3 |
| Diners Club | 0900 0334 |
| Eurocard / Mastercard | 030 283 5555 Menu option 1 |
| Visa | International: 0800 022 3100 Dutch cards: 020 660 0611 |