Calling Germany
from USA?
Dial +49
From United States to Germany, the country code is +49. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Germany from any browser tab.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Dial Germany from the US
International dialing from the USA requires a specific sequence. Follow these 3 steps to connect.
US Exit Code
Dial 011 first.
This signals your carrier that you are making an international call from the USA.
(On mobile? Just hold '0' until '+' appears)
Germany Code (+49)
Dial 49.
This is the specific country code to route calls to the German telephone network.
Area Code & Number
Dial the city code.Drop the leading '0'!Example: Berlin is 030, dial 30.
Dialing Examples (USA to Germany)
Major German City Codes
Use these area codes when calling landlines. Remember to omit the leading zero.
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Berlin | 30 (030) |
| Munich (München) | Bavaria | 89 (089) |
| Hamburg | Hamburg | 40 (040) |
| Frankfurt am Main | Hesse | 69 (069) |
| Cologne (Köln) | North Rhine-Westphalia | 221 (0221) |
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | Baden-Württemberg | 711 (0711) |
| Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia | 211 (0211) |
| Dortmund | North Rhine-Westphalia | 231 (0231) |
| Essen | North Rhine-Westphalia | 201 (0201) |
| Leipzig | Saxony | 341 (0341) |
German Mobile Prefixes
German mobile numbers start with 015, 016, or 017. Drop the '0' when calling from the US.
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Time Zone
Germany is typically 6-9 hours ahead of the USA.
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Common Questions
What is the exit code for USA?
The exit code for the USA (and Canada) is 011. You must dial this before the country code when making an international call from a landline. On mobile phones, you can simply use the '+' symbol.
How much does it cost to call Germany from USA?
With traditional carriers, it can cost $2.00+ per minute. With StartACall, rates start as low as a few cents per minute, depending on whether you are calling a landline or mobile.
Why isn't my call to Germany connecting?
The most common mistake is forgetting to drop the leading '0' of the area code. For example, if the number is 030-123456, you must dial 011-49-30-123456. Also, ensure you have international calling enabled if using a traditional carrier.
Can I call German toll-free numbers (0800) from USA?
Generally, no. 0800 numbers are usually only reachable from within Germany. You should look for the company's international number, which usually starts with a standard city code like +49 30 or +49 69.
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