How to Call Germany 🇩🇪
Germany's country code is +49. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 49 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 49 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 49 ... |
| From Japan | 010 49 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +49 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. Berlin 030 becomes +49 30.
Area codes in Germany
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Berlin | 30 |
| Munich | 89 |
| Hamburg | 40 |
| Frankfurt | 69 |
Calling mobile numbers
German mobiles start with 015, 016, or 017 domestically, becoming +49 15x / 16x / 17x from abroad. German phone numbers vary in length, which looks wrong to callers used to fixed-length numbers but is normal.
Time zones and when to call
Germany is on CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Business hours skew early; reaching someone at their desk after 5 PM is less likely than in southern Europe.
The cheapest ways to call Germany
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Germany phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The country code is +49. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +49 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Germany?
Drop the leading 0. Berlin 030 becomes +49 30.
How do I call a mobile number in Germany?
German mobiles start with 015, 016, or 017 domestically, becoming +49 15x / 16x / 17x from abroad. German phone numbers vary in length, which looks wrong to callers used to fixed-length numbers but is normal.
What is the cheapest way to call Germany?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.