How to Call
Germany from Canada
Connecting to Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt from Canada is simple. The country code is +49. Bypass expensive Canadian carrier rates and call any German landline or mobile directly from your browser.
Step-by-Step: Calling Germany from Canada
Follow this exact sequence to connect your call successfully.
Exit Code (011)
Dial 011. This is the exit code for Canada (and USA) to dial out internationally.
(On mobile, just hold '0' to get '+')
Germany Code (+49)
Dial +49. This directs your call to the German telephone network.
Area Code
Dial the city code or mobile prefix.Drop the leading zero!
Example: Calling Berlin from Toronto
If the local Berlin number is 030 1234 5678, here is how you dial it from Canada:
(011 = Canada Exit, 49 = Germany, 30 = Berlin, Rest = Number)
Major German City Codes
Remember to remove the leading '0' when dialing these codes from Canada.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Capital | 030 |
| Munich (München) | Bavaria | 089 |
| Hamburg | North | 040 |
| Frankfurt | 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 |
German Mobile Prefixes
Dial +49 followed by these prefixes (drop the 0) to reach mobile phones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The country code is +49.
How do I dial Germany from a Canadian landline?
Dial 011 (exit code) + 49 (country code) + Area Code (without 0) + Number.
Do I need to dial 011 from my mobile?
No. On a mobile phone, you can simply hold the '0' key to get the '+' sign, then dial 49 and the number.
What is the time difference?
Germany is typically 6 hours ahead of Toronto/Montreal (EST) and 9 hours ahead of Vancouver (PST).