49 Country Code: Germany (+49)
Country code 49 (+49) belongs to Germany. Germany uses the international dialing code +49, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is DE.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +49 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0049 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 49 (from the US and Canada), 0011 49 (from Australia), or the bare 49. All refer to the same Germany country code.
Germany has some of the most variable-length phone numbers in Europe: area codes range from 2 digits (Berlin 030, Hamburg 040) to 5 digits for small villages, and subscriber numbers can be 3 to 9 digits long. Mobile numbers always start with 015, 016, or 017 domestically — becoming +49 15, +49 16, or +49 17 internationally. Drop the leading 0 from any German number when calling from abroad.
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German mobile numbers are distinguished from landlines by the 15/16/17 prefix — landlines never start with those digits.
Did You Get a Call from +49? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +49 followed by more digits is originating from Germany. The caller is dialing you from a Germany-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Germany carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +49:
- -Family or friends in Germany calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Germany-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Germany call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +49 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +49 number from the US, use Kinvo's Germany dialing guide — calls cost from $0.20/min with no app to download.
Germany Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +49.
Major City Area Codes in Germany
Area codes for the largest cities in Germany. When dialing from abroad, prepend +49 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 30 | 030 | +49 30 |
| Munich | 89 | 089 | +49 89 |
| Frankfurt | 69 | 069 | +49 69 |
| Hamburg | 40 | 040 | +49 40 |
| Cologne | 221 | 0221 | +49 221 |
| Stuttgart | 711 | 0711 | +49 711 |
Mobile Networks in Germany
- 15
- 16
- 17 (e.g. 0151, 0171)
- Deutsche Telekom
- Vodafone
- Telefónica (O2)
- 1&1
Germany Telephone System Facts
Calling Germany Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Germany come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Germany numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 015112345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Germany. Dial +49 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Germany area codes are not uniform length (Berlin 30, Munich 89, Frankfurt 69), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Germany uses German business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +49 is the legitimate Germany country code, and most unsolicited calls from +49 numbers are legitimate calls from Germany-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +49 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +49 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Germany from Your Browser
To place a call to Germany, dial +49 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Germany Country Code
Which country is country code 49?
Country code 49 belongs to Germany. The full international dialing code is +49, also written as 0049 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 49 from the US and Canada, or +49 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Germany?
+49 is the international dialing code for Germany, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is DE. Equivalent forms — 0049, 011 49, +49, and 49 — all refer to the same Germany country code.
What are the main area codes in Germany?
The largest cities in Germany use these area codes: Berlin (30), Munich (89), Frankfurt (69), Hamburg (40). When calling from abroad, prepend +49.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Germany?
The major mobile operators in Germany are Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefónica (O2), 1&1. Kinvo routes calls to every Germany mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Germany from abroad?
Yes. Germany uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +49. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Germany.
What is the emergency number in Germany?
The emergency services number in Germany is 112 (or 110 for police). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Germany from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Germany via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +49 followed by the local number.