How to Call Romania
from Germany
Dial Romania (+40) from Germany right inside your browser and pay only for the minutes you talk. Calling out costs nothing extra in setup, with no number to buy, and you add one only if you also want to receive calls.
The essentials
- Outbound: Pay as you go, no dedicated number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox.
Dialing Romania from Germany, Step by Step
Use these three steps to reach any landline or mobile number in Romania.
German Exit Code
Dial 00.
Germany uses this as its international exit code before any foreign number.
(Or press and hold '0' for the '+')
Romania Country Code
Dial 40.
That code routes your call onto Romania's phone network.
Area Code & Number
Add the city code or mobile prefix, then the number.Remember: leave off the leading zero.
Why You Drop That Leading Zero
Inside Romania, area codes such as 021 for Bucharest and mobile prefixes such as 074 for Orange begin with a '0'. Dialing from Germany, you leave that zero out.
Romania City Codes
Area codes for Romania's main cities. From Germany, skip the '0' at the front when you dial.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | Muntenia | 021 / 031 |
| Cluj-Napoca | Transylvania | 0264 |
| Timisoara | Banat | 0256 |
| Iasi | Moldavia | 0232 |
| Constanta | Dobrogea | 0241 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Brasov | Transylvania | 0268 |
| Craiova | Oltenia | 0251 |
| Galati | Moldavia | 0236 |
| Ploiesti | Muntenia | 0244 |
| Oradea | Crisana | 0259 |
Low Rates to Romania
From Germany
Calling home gets expensive fast for Romanians in Germany. Intercalling undercuts the usual carrier pricing with clear per minute rates, so staying close to family does not drain your wallet.
- Cheap per minute rates to Digi, Orange, Vodafone & Telekom Romania
- No SIM card, just call from your browser
- Crisp, clear voice quality
- Pay as you go, with zero monthly contracts
Spend Less
Per minute pricing that comes in well under typical German international rates.
Country Wide
Reach any town or city across Romania in seconds.
Secure
Every call runs over a private, encrypted connection.
Instant
Skip the setup wait and place your first call right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which prefix do I dial to reach Romania from Germany?
The full code is 0040. Start with 00, the German exit code, then add 40 for Romania. From a mobile, +40 on its own works just as well.
What is the right way to call a Romanian mobile?
Mobile numbers in Romania open with 07, for example 074 or 072. Calling from Germany, take off that first zero and dial 00 40 7xx xxx xxx.
Which area code does Bucharest use?
Bucharest runs on 021 for Telekom and 031 for RDS/Digi. From Germany you would dial 00 40 21 or 00 40 31, then the 6-digit number.
Does my German plan already cover calls to Romania?
Not usually. 'Roam like at Home' kicks in when you are physically in Romania ringing Germany. Calling the other way, from Germany to Romania, counts as international and tends to carry extra charges, which is where Intercalling saves you money.
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