How do I call a German mobile phone?

German mobile numbers typically start with 015, 016, or 017. To call from abroad, drop the leading zero (e.g., +49 17...).

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Germany Calling Code
is +49

Q: Do I drop the zero when calling Germany?

Yes. When calling Germany from abroad, you must drop the leading zero of the area code. For example, Berlin '030' becomes '+49 30'.

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.

How to Dial

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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.

Exit Code

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

Germany Code (+49)

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

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.

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

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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.

Are calls to Germany expensive?

With StartACall, calls to Germany are very affordable, starting at just a few cents per minute, much cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

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Calling Germany: what to know

Germany answers on the country code +49, with the capital in Berlin and most business concentrated around Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. The working language for business is German, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00 is common, Germany starts earlier than southern Europe. Friday afternoons are quiet; many offices close 15:00.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Germany sit on operators such as Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile), Vodafone Germany, Telefónica O2. Mobile prefixes 015x/016x/017x are real mobiles; 018x is a premium service that can cost callers €0.20+/minute, confirm before dialing.

Germany runs on UTC plus 1, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Germany

Start with the plus sign

On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

Enter the country code +49

+49 routes the call to Germany.

Add the local number

Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Berlin that means including the area code 030.

Rates to Germany (+49)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line type	Per minute	10 minute call
Mobile	$0.1300	$1.30
Landline	$0.0889	$0.89

Line type

Per minute

10 minute call

Mobile

$0.1300

$1.30

Landline

$0.0889

$0.89

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Germany?+

The country code for Germany is +49. Berlin uses the area code 030.

Do I need to install an app to call Germany?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Germany Calling Code is +49