How to Call Germany From the US
To call Germany from the United States, dial 011 + 49 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +49 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Germany number from your browser at $0.09/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Germany country code page.
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.
Dial Germany from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 49 is Germany's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Germany From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 49 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 49 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +49 + local number. If the local Germany number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 55 minutes to Germany. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +49 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Germany with Kinvo start at $0.09/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for GermanyGermany Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic Germany number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 030 XXX XXXX | +49 30 XXX XXXX |
| Munich | 089 XXX XXXX | +49 89 XXX XXXX |
| Frankfurt | 069 XXX XXXX | +49 69 XXX XXXX |
| Hamburg | 040 XXX XXXX | +49 40 XXX XXXX |
| Cologne | 0221 XXX XXXX | +49 221 XXX XXXX |
| Stuttgart | 0711 XXX XXXX | +49 711 XXX XXXX |
How to Call Germany From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 49 followed by the local Germany number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +49 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 49 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Germany For Free
If the person you're calling in Germany has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Germany landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +49 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Germany phone numbers, starting at $0.09/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Germany Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 from German numbers when dialing internationally. Mobile numbers typically start with 015, 016, or 017. German landline area codes vary in length from 2 to 5 digits. Business hours are 8 AM to 5 PM CET. Germans tend to answer calls with their surname.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Germany from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +49 followed by the local Germany number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 49 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Germany from the US, you use 011 + 49, not +1.
How do I call Germany from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +49 followed by the local Germany number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.09/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Germany?
Yes — when calling from outside Germany, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Germany for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Germany phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.09/min.
Can I dial Germany from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +49 + the local number.
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