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Germany Calling Code +49
Rates and Codes for Calling Germany

All the essentials for dialing Germany at low cost: country code, city codes, mobile prefixes, the best windows to call, and clear per minute rates with pay as you go pricing.

Country Code

+49

Mobile Rate

$0.1212/min

Landline Rate

$0.083/min

Estimate the Cost of Your Germany Call

Mobile Numbers (15x, 16x, 17x)

$0.1212

per minute

Landline Numbers (City Codes)

$0.083

per minute

Your Total Cost

$1.21

10 minutes to German mobile

You Save

$19.00

vs traditional carriers

Germany City Codes

To reach a German landline, start with +49, add the city code (drop its leading 0), then the local number.

30

Berlin

Dial: +49 30 XXXXXX

89

Munich (München)

Dial: +49 89 XXXXXX

69

Frankfurt

Dial: +49 69 XXXXXX

40

Hamburg

Dial: +49 40 XXXXXX

221

Cologne (Köln)

Dial: +49 221 XXXXXX

711

Stuttgart

Dial: +49 711 XXXXXX

211

Düsseldorf

Dial: +49 211 XXXXXX

231

Dortmund

Dial: +49 231 XXXXXX

201

Essen

Dial: +49 201 XXXXXX

341

Leipzig

Dial: +49 341 XXXXXX

421

Bremen

Dial: +49 421 XXXXXX

351

Dresden

Dial: +49 351 XXXXXX

511

Hanover (Hannover)

Dial: +49 511 XXXXXX

911

Nuremberg (Nürnberg)

Dial: +49 911 XXXXXX

203

Duisburg

Dial: +49 203 XXXXXX

234

Bochum

Dial: +49 234 XXXXXX

How to Dial German City Codes

Example: Say you are reaching a Berlin landline whose local number is 12345678:

  1. Dial +49 (Germany country code)
  2. Dial 30 (Berlin city code, without the leading 0)
  3. Dial 12345678 (local number)
  4. Complete number: +49 30 12345678

German Mobile Number Prefixes

Mobile numbers in Germany begin with the prefixes below. From outside the country, dial +49 and then the mobile number (with its leading 0 removed).

151

Mobile

152

Mobile

157

Mobile

159

Mobile

160

Mobile

162

Mobile

163

Mobile

170

Mobile

171

Mobile

172

Mobile

173

Mobile

174

Mobile

175

Mobile

176

Mobile

177

Mobile

178

Mobile

179

Mobile

How to Call German Mobile Numbers

Example: Say you are dialing the German mobile number 0151 23456789:

  1. Dial +49 (Germany country code)
  2. Dial 151 23456789 (mobile number without the leading 0)
  3. Complete number: +49 151 23456789

With Intercalling, reaching any German mobile is just $0.1212/min.

Best Times to Call Germany

The country runs on Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer). Line up your calls with that schedule to catch people when it suits them.

Business Hours

When you need to reach offices and businesses in Germany:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM German time
  • Best time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM to avoid lunch breaks
  • Avoid calling before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM

Personal Calls

For reaching personal contacts and partners in Germany:

  • Evenings: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM German time (after work)
  • Weekends: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM for more flexible timing
  • Germans value punctuality, so arrange your call time ahead of schedule

Time Zone Conversion Examples

From US Eastern Time (ET):

  • 12:00 PM ET = 6:00 PM CET
  • 3:00 PM ET = 9:00 PM CET
  • 6:00 AM ET = 12:00 PM CET

From US Pacific Time (PT):

  • 9:00 AM PT = 6:00 PM CET
  • 12:00 PM PT = 9:00 PM CET
  • 3:00 AM PT = 12:00 PM CET

Cost Comparison

Here is how Intercalling stacks up against other ways to call Germany

ServiceMobile RateLandline RateMonthly Fee
IntercallingDynamicDynamic$0
Skype$0.05/min$0.73/min$0
Google Voice$0.06/min$0.7/min$0
Traditional Carriers$0.15-0.30/min$0.10-0.20/minVaries

For a 30-minute call to a German mobile number:

Intercalling

$0.77

Skype

$1.50

Traditional

$4.50-$9.00

Why Dial Germany Through Intercalling?

Rock-Bottom Per Minute Rates

Pricing stays low and shifts with each destination. Set against traditional carriers, you can trim up to 70% off your bill.

Connect In Seconds

Reach Germany almost instantly, with no waiting and no fiddly configuration. Every call carries crisp HD voice quality.

Nothing to Install

Dial straight from your web browser on desktop, tablet, or phone. There is nothing to download and nothing to set up.

Private and Encrypted

Every call is locked down with end to end encryption, so your conversations and personal data stay completely private.

Pay As You Go Billing

No monthly fees, no subscriptions, no contracts. Credit never expires, and you are charged only for what you actually use.

Always On, Day or Night

Reach Germany whenever you like, at any hour. The service runs 24/7/365 with no downtime or service interruptions.

How to Call Germany

Get connected to Germany in just three quick steps

01

Open Your Free Account

Set up your free Intercalling account in about 30 seconds. No card details are needed to begin.

02

Load Some Credit

Add funds from as little as $3. That balance never expires and is ready whenever you want to call.

03

Enter +49 and Dial

Punch in +49, add the city code or mobile prefix, then the local number, and hit call to connect right away.

Why VoIP Makes Calling Germany Cheaper

Staying in steady contact with people and partners in Germany matters when business runs across borders. Old fashioned phone lines tend to be costly and rigid. VoIP, short for Voice over Internet Protocol, is the modern alternative that cuts what you spend while lifting call quality and adding features.

What You Gain

  • Lower Spend: Cut up to 90% off what traditional carriers charge.
  • Easy Growth: Spin up new lines the moment your team expands.
  • Go Anywhere: Place calls from any device, wherever you happen to be.
  • Insight: Monitor how calls are used and sharpen your communication plan.

Making Sense of German Phone Numbers

A little knowledge of the German numbering plan goes a long way. Landlines carry an area code that points to a region, whereas mobiles tend to use their own prefixes. Our system sorts out the formatting on its own, so you can simply dial.

Tips for Smooth International Calls

Keep the time zone gap in mind so your timing always lands well. Lean on our sharp HD voice to come across clearly, and stay on a steady internet connection for the smoothest call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which calling code does Germany use?

Germany sits behind the +49 calling code. Dialing in from another country, you enter +49, then the city code with its leading 0 dropped, then the local number. To ring Berlin, for instance, start with +49 30 and add the local number.

What does it cost to call Germany?

Per minute rates shift by destination, so look up your exact rate ahead of time. Nothing is tacked on for connection, no charges hide in the fine print, and there is no monthly subscription. You pay purely for the minutes you talk.

Which city codes matter most in Germany?

Some of the busiest German city codes are Berlin (30), Munich (89), Frankfurt (69), Hamburg (40), Cologne (221), Stuttgart (711), Düsseldorf (211), Dortmund (231), Essen (201), Leipzig (341), Bremen (421), and Dresden (351). Lead with +49 every time, then the city code minus its leading 0.

When is the best time to call Germany?

It comes down to where you are calling from. Germany keeps Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2). For work calls, target 9 AM to 6 PM German time on weekdays. For personal ones, evenings from 6 to 9 PM and weekends tend to land best. Steer clear of anything before 8 AM or after 9 PM local time.

Which prefixes do German mobile numbers use?

Mobiles in Germany open with the 15x, 16x, and 17x prefix ranges. You will often see 151, 152, 157, 159, 160, 162, 163, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, and 179. From overseas, dial +49 and then the mobile number with its leading 0 left off.

Is an app download needed to call Germany?

Nope. Intercalling lives entirely in your web browser on any device. Head to the site, sign in, and you are calling Germany straight away. No downloads, no installs, no apps.

Can I get a virtual German phone number?

Yes. Intercalling provides virtual German phone numbers from just $2/month. You get a local German number that contacts in Germany can dial, which suits business needs or simply keeping up with family and friends.

How good is the call quality to Germany?

Calls to Germany ride on HD voice over WebRTC, so the sound stays crystal clear. It holds up as well as a regular phone line or better, with no lag and no echo, and every call is encrypted for safety.

Will my credits expire?

No. The credit you buy stays valid for good. Top up when you feel like it and use it at whatever pace suits you. There are no monthly fees or subscriptions, only straightforward pay as you go pricing.

Can I reach both landlines and mobiles in Germany?

Yes. Any landline or mobile number in Germany is within reach. Rates depend on the destination and sit well below what traditional carriers ask.

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Calling Germany: what to know

Germany answers on the country code +49, with the capital in Berlin and most business concentrated around Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. The working language for business is German, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00 is common, Germany starts earlier than southern Europe. Friday afternoons are quiet; many offices close 15:00.

Outbound calls on Intercalling need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Germany sit on operators such as Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile), Vodafone Germany, Telefónica O2. Mobile prefixes 015x/016x/017x are real mobiles; 018x is a premium service that can cost callers €0.20+/minute, confirm before dialing.

Germany runs on UTC plus 1, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Germany

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +49

    +49 routes the call to Germany.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Berlin that means including the area code 030.

Rates to Germany (+49)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.1212$1.21
Landline$0.0830$0.83

Rates as of 2026-07-05, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Germany?+

The country code for Germany is +49. Berlin uses the area code 030.

Do I need to install an app to call Germany?+

No. Intercalling runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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