Cheap Calls to the UK
from Germany
Dial the United Kingdom (+44) from Germany at low pay as you go rates, right inside your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number at all, and you only add one if you also want to receive calls.
The essentials
- Outbound: Call out with no dedicated number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
Calling the UK from Germany, Step by Step
Use this exact order to connect from any German landline or mobile phone.
German Exit Code
Dial 00.
That is the usual exit code used in Germany and across most of Europe.
(On a mobile, holding '0' produces a '+')
UK Country Code
Dial 44.
This routes the call into the United Kingdom telephone network.
Area Code & Number
Enter the city code or mobile prefix.Remember: skip the leading zero.
Leaving Off the Leading Zero
Within the UK, every number, landline or mobile, begins with '0' when dialed locally (for example 020 for London, 077 for mobile). Dialing from Germany, that first zero has to be dropped.
UK Area Codes at a Glance
The dial codes you will reach for most often across major British cities.
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| London | Greater London | 020 |
| Manchester | North West | 0161 |
| Birmingham | West Midlands | 0121 |
| Glasgow | Scotland | 0141 |
| Liverpool | North West | 0151 |
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Scotland | 0131 |
| Leeds | Yorkshire | 0113 |
| Bristol | South West | 0117 |
| Cardiff | Wales | 029 |
| Belfast | Northern Ireland | 028 |
Why Overpay Your Carrier?
Cheaper Calls to the UK
After Brexit, plenty of German carriers brought back roaming surcharges or steeper international rates for UK calls. Intercalling skips those fees with WebRTC technology, so you pay a low per minute rate instead.
- Lower per minute pricing than Deutsche Telekom & O2 international rates
- Reach UK mobiles on EE, Vodafone, O2, Three for less
- No contract, just pay as you go
- Connect instantly from your browser
Lower Cost
Skip the surcharges carriers add for non-EU calls.
Any Device
Dial from a laptop, tablet, or phone browser.
Secure
An encrypted connection keeps every call private.
HD Voice
Crisp, clear audio on UK landlines and mobiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dialing code do I use for the UK from Germany?
It is 0044. Punch in 00 for the exit code, then 44 for the UK. On a mobile or a VoIP app you can simply dial +44 instead.
How do I reach London from Germany?
London uses the 020 area code. Calling from Germany, drop the leading zero and dial 00 44 20, then the 8-digit local number.
Is calling the UK from Germany free?
Usually not. After Brexit, many German mobile providers dropped the UK from their 'Roam like at Home' or free EU calling plans. Intercalling gives you a very low cost alternative to those carrier rates.
How do I dial a UK mobile number?
UK mobile numbers begin with 07. From Germany, take off the '0' and dial 00 44 7xxx xxxxxx.
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