Germany country code: +49
To call Germany from abroad, dial +49 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial Germany
- 1. Start with +49. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Germanyin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +49 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 01512 3456789 → +49 1512 3456789
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Germany at a glance
- Country code
- +49
- Main language
- German
- Time zone
- UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.05/min landline · $0.52/min mobile
Questions about calling Germany
- What is the country code for Germany?
- +49. From outside Germany, dial +49 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Germany from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 01512 3456789 becomes +49 1512 3456789.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Germany?
- Yes. Numbers in Germany are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +49.
- What time zone is Germany in?
- UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Germany?
- The main language is German.
- How much does it cost to call Germany?
- $0.05 per minute to landlines and $0.52 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Germany need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.