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Germany country code: +49
- Exit code from Germany: 00
- Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
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What is the country code for Germany?
The country code for Germany is +49. To call Germany from the United States, dial 011 49 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +49 directly. A Germany number in full international format looks like +49 151 12345678.
Germany at a glance
- Country calling code
- +49
- ISO country code
- DE
- Exit code (dialling out of Germany)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- Variable: German subscriber numbers are not fixed length
- Time zone
- CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Dialing
How to call Germany: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 49 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 49
49 is the country calling code for Germany. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Germany start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 30 12345678 is what you dial after +49. - 4
Check the time first
Germany is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Germany is unusual in having no fixed number length: a Berlin line can be six digits or eleven. Validate by prefix, never by digit count.
Number format
What a Germany phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +49 XX XXXXXXXX | +49 30 12345678 |
| Mobile | +49 1XX XXXXXXX | +49 151 12345678 |
City codes
Germany area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 030 | +49 30 |
| Munich | 089 | +49 89 |
| Hamburg | 040 | +49 40 |
| Frankfurt | 069 | +49 69 |
| Cologne | 0221 | +49 221 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The country code for Germany is +49. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Germany number looks like +49 151 12345678.
How do I call Germany from the United States?
Dial 011, then 49, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +49 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Germany phone number?
Variable: German subscriber numbers are not fixed length. Written internationally it becomes +49 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Germany from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +49 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Germany fail.
What time is it in Germany?
Germany is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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