49 Country Code: Germany (+49)
+49 is the country code for Germany. If you searched "49 country code", "country code 49", "0049 country code", or "+49 country code" — they all refer to Germany. The code is also called the 49 dialing code, 49 phone code, or 49 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
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.
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 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 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +49 when dialing from a 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.
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.