How to Call USA
from Germany
Calling United States from Germany normally means dialing 00 then +1 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
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 Call USA from Germany
Follow these simple steps to connect to any US number from a German landline or mobile.
Dial 00 (Exit Code)
Start by dialing 00. This is the standard exit code for Germany and most of Europe to dial out internationally.
Dial 1 (USA Code)
Next, dial 1. This is the country code for the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean.
Area Code + Number
Finally, dial the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit phone number.
Example: 00-1-212-555-0199
Best Time to Call
Germany (CET) is ahead of the US. When it is 18:00 (6 PM) in Berlin:
Popular USA Area Codes
Common area codes 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 |
Save on Calls from
Germany to USA
Calling the US from a German mobile (Telekom, O2, Vodafone) is notoriously expensive. StartACall bypasses these networks using the internet, giving you local rates for international calls.
- Competitive rates that vary by destination
- No German SIM card roaming fees
- Works on any browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
- Instant connection to US mobiles & landlines
Cheap Rates
Avoid the €1.49/min fees charged by some German carriers.
Nationwide
Reach any number in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Secure
Encrypted WebRTC connection ensures privacy.
No Contracts
Pay only for the minutes you use. No monthly Grundgebühr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exit code for Germany?
The exit code for Germany is 00. You must dial this before the country code when calling internationally from a landline. On mobile phones or VoIP, you can simply use the '+' symbol.
How do I call a US mobile from Germany?
Dial 00 + 1 + Area Code + Number. In the US, mobile numbers look exactly like landline numbers and have the same area codes. There is no special prefix for mobile phones.
Is it expensive to call USA from Germany?
With traditional carriers, yes. However, with StartACall, calls to the USA are among the cheapest in the world, often costing just 1-2 cents per minute.
Do I need to dial 1 before the area code?
Yes. The '1' is the country code for the USA. So the format is always 00-1-[Area Code]-[Number].
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