Germany Calling Code
is +49
Reaching Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt costs only cents a minute here. Germany sits behind the country code +49, and you can ring any German landline or mobile network, Telekom, Vodafone, and O2, straight from your browser with pay as you go pricing.
Dialing Germany in a Few Simple Steps
Area codes in Germany run anywhere from 2 to 5 digits, so confirm the right code for the city you want before you dial.
Exit Code
Begin with the exit code where you are.
011 in the USA and Canada.
00 across the UK and Europe.
Germany Code (+49)
Enter +49, the digits that send your call onto the German network.
Drop the Zero
Key in the area code and the number.
Remember: strip the leading '0' off the area code.
A Berlin Number in Practice
Locally, a Berlin line reads 030 1234567. Place the call from another country and that first 0 simply disappears.
Area Codes for Germany's Biggest Cities
The area codes you will reach for most often across Germany.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Capital | 030 |
| Munich (München) | Bavaria | 089 |
| Hamburg | North | 040 |
| Frankfurt am Main | Hesse | 069 |
| Cologne (Köln) | NRW | 0221 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | Baden-Württemberg | 0711 |
| Düsseldorf | NRW | 0211 |
| Leipzig | Saxony | 0341 |
| Dortmund | NRW | 0231 |
| Essen | NRW | 0201 |
Low Per Minute Rates to
Germany
Old school carriers tend to overcharge for international calls to Germany. Intercalling keeps the price down with a web-based service you pay by the minute, and the audio stays crisp the whole way through.
- Low per minute rates to German landlines
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code do I use to reach Germany?
Germany answers to the country calling code +49. Punch in these digits first whenever you are calling from outside the country.
Does the zero stay in German numbers?
No. Calling from abroad means the leading zero on the area code or mobile prefix drops off, so 030 in Berlin becomes +49 30.
What is the way to reach a German mobile?
Mobile numbers in Germany commonly begin with 015, 016, or 017. From another country, dial +49 and then the number minus its leading zero, for example +49 171 1234567.
How much does calling Germany cost?
Intercalling keeps it light on the wallet. Calls to Germany run just a few cents a minute on pay as you go, well below what legacy carriers ask.
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