Call the USA
from Germany
To reach the United States from Germany you normally dial 00 then +1 ahead of the local number. Intercalling connects the call straight from your browser at low pay as you go rates, with nothing to install and no SIM card to swap.
Key details
- Outbound: Dial out without buying a number.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Dial the USA from Germany in 3 Steps
Use these quick steps to reach any US number from a German landline or mobile.
Dial 00 (Exit Code)
Begin with 00. That is the usual exit code Germany and much of Europe use to dial out to other countries.
Dial 1 (USA Code)
Then enter 1. It is the country code shared by the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean.
Area Code + Number
Last, add the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit phone number.
Example: 00-1-212-555-0199
When to Call
Germany (CET) runs ahead of the US. At 18:00 (6 PM) in Berlin, the time across the country is:
Common USA Area Codes
The area codes you will dial for major US cities.
| City | State | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| New York (NYC) | NY | 212 / 646 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 213 / 323 |
| Chicago | IL | 312 / 773 |
| Houston | TX | 713 / 281 |
| Miami | FL | 305 / 786 |
| City | State | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | CA | 415 / 628 |
| Washington DC | DC | 202 |
| Boston | MA | 617 / 857 |
| Las Vegas | NV | 702 |
| Atlanta | GA | 404 |
Spend Less on Calls
Germany to USA
Dialing the US from a German mobile on Telekom, O2, or Vodafone tends to cost a fortune. Intercalling routes your call over the internet instead, so you pay local style rates on every international call.
- Low rates that depend on the destination
- No roaming charges from your German SIM
- Runs in any browser including Chrome, Safari, Firefox
- Quick connection to US mobiles and landlines
Cheap Rates
Skip the €1.49/min charges that some German carriers apply.
Nationwide
Dial any number across the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Secure
An encrypted WebRTC connection keeps your call private.
No Contracts
You only pay for the minutes you talk. No monthly Grundgebühr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exit code does Germany use?
Germany's exit code is 00. Dial it ahead of the country code when calling abroad from a landline. On a mobile or over VoIP you can just press the '+' symbol instead.
How do I reach a US mobile from Germany?
Dial 00 + 1 + Area Code + Number. US mobile numbers use the same format and area codes as landlines, so there is no separate mobile prefix to remember.
Does calling the USA from Germany cost a lot?
Through traditional carriers it can. With Intercalling, calls to the USA rank among the lowest priced anywhere, frequently landing at only 1-2 cents per minute.
Do I have to dial 1 before the area code?
Yes. The '1' is the country code for the USA, so the full format is always 00-1-[Area Code]-[Number].
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