🇩🇪International Calling Guide

Germany Calling Code
is +49

Need to call Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt? The country code for Germany is +49. Connect instantly to any German landline or mobile network (Telekom, Vodafone, O2) directly from your browser.

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How to Call Germany Step-by-Step

German area codes vary in length (from 2 to 5 digits). Always check the specific city code.

1

Exit Code

Dial the exit code for your country.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.

2

Germany Code (+49)

Dial +49. This routes the call to the German network.

3

Drop the Zero

Dial the area code and number.
Important: Remove the leading '0' from the area code.

Example: Calling Berlin

A typical Berlin number is 030 1234567 locally. When calling from abroad, you drop the first 0.

Landline (Berlin)
+49 030 1234567
Mobile
+49 0171 1234567

Major German City Codes

Common area codes for major destinations in Germany.

CityRegionArea Code
BerlinCapital030
Munich (München)Bavaria089
HamburgNorth040
Frankfurt am MainHesse069
Cologne (Köln)NRW0221
CityRegionArea Code
StuttgartBaden-Württemberg0711
DüsseldorfNRW0211
LeipzigSaxony0341
DortmundNRW0231
EssenNRW0201

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Germany?

The country calling code for Germany is +49. Dial this code first when calling from outside Germany.

Do I dial the zero in German numbers?

No. When calling from abroad, you must drop the leading zero of the area code or mobile prefix. For example, 030 (Berlin) becomes +49 30.

How do I call a German mobile?

German mobile numbers usually start with 015, 016, or 017. To call them from abroad, dial +49 followed by the number without the leading zero. E.g., +49 171 1234567.

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Country deep dive

Calling Germany

Practical reference covering the destination country's dial code, time zone, mobile carriers, city area codes, business etiquette, and any regulatory rules that affect inbound calls. The information below is specific to this route — different country pairs surface different operational details.

Calling Germany (+49)

Germany sits in CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2).. The country dial code is +49 and the official language for business is German. Local business hours run roughly 8:00–17:00 is common — Germany starts earlier than southern Europe. Friday afternoons are quiet; many offices close 15:00..

Major cities & area codes

  • Stuttgart · 0711
  • Berlin · 030
  • Hamburg · 040
  • Munich · 089

Mobile carriers in Germany

  • Telefónica O2 · 0157, 0159, 0176, 0179
  • Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile) · 0151, 0160, 0170, 0171, 0175
  • Vodafone Germany · 0152, 0162, 0172, 0173, 0174

What to know when calling Germany

  • •Mobile prefixes 015x/016x/017x are real mobiles; 018x is a premium service that can cost callers €0.20+/minute — confirm before dialing.
  • •Punctuality on scheduled calls is a hard expectation; calling 1–2 minutes early is normal, late is rude.
  • •Calls between offices in the same city use only the local number without the area code; for international callers, drop the leading 0 after +49.

Regulation & compliance (Germany)

  • •Bundesnetzagentur enforces strict consent rules for B2C cold calls; B2B is more permissive but recorded calls still require explicit notice.

Calling Germany from anywhere

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Operational facts above are sourced from regulator publications and carrier disclosures; specific rates and routing are confirmed in the live dialer.
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