Germany Country Code: +49
The international calling code for Germany is +49. You need this code to dial any phone number in Germany from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Germany, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Germany from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Germany from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Germany's country code: 49
After the + or exit code, enter 49. This routes your call to Germany's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Germany number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Germany itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +49 151 1234 5678
Germany Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Germany typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +49.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Germany typically begin with 15 (after the country code). When calling a Germany mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Germany
Suppose you want to call a Germany number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Germany Calling Rates on Kinvo
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Germany directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +49 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Germany Country Code
What is the country code for Germany?
The international dialing code for Germany is +49. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Germany from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany is DE.
How do I call Germany from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 49 (the Germany country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +49 from a mobile phone. For example: +49 151 1234 5678.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Germany internationally?
Yes. When calling Germany from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +49. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Germany.
What do Germany mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Germany typically start with 15 after the country code +49. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +49 15...
Can I call Germany from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Germany directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +49 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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