Quick answer: Germany's country code is +49. From abroad, dial +49 + area code (without its leading 0) + the local number. Inside Germany you keep the 0 (e.g.
030for Berlin); from abroad you drop it (e.g.+49 30). Never dial both the+49and the trunk0— that's the single most common mistake. Mobile numbers start with 015, 016, or 017; landlines use 2-to-5-digit city area codes. Germany sits on Central European Time (UTC+1) and observes daylight saving.
Germany Country Code +49: How to Dial Germany Correctly
One wrong digit and your call to Berlin never connects. The usual culprit? That sneaky leading zero in German numbers — keep it when you shouldn't, and the line goes dead.
Germany is one of Europe's busiest calling destinations for business. This guide from My Country Mobile (MCM) shows the exact format, the zero rule that trips everyone up, and real examples so your next call to Germany just works.
What is the Germany country code?
The Germany country code is +49. It's the prefix that tells the international network your call is headed for Germany, and it comes before every German number you dial from abroad.
The + is a universal stand-in for your local exit code. Your phone swaps it automatically — 011 from the US and Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe.
Where +49 sits in the number
A full German number, dialed internationally, looks like this:
+49 → area code (no leading 0) → local subscriber number
Get those three pieces in order and the call routes cleanly.
The trunk zero: the rule that breaks calls
Here's the single most common mistake. German area codes are written with a leading 0 — 030 for Berlin, 089 for Munich. That 0 is a domestic trunk prefix.
You only use the 0 when calling inside Germany. From abroad, you drop it.
See the difference
You'll often see numbers written as +49 (0)30 1234567. The (0) in brackets is a hint, not a digit to dial.
- Within Germany:
030 1234567 - From abroad:
+49 30 1234567
Dial +49 030 and the call fails. The +49 already replaces that zero.
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German phone number format
Germany uses an open numbering plan, so number length varies. After the country code, most numbers run 10 to 11 digits in total.
Area codes are two to five digits long. Big cities get short codes; smaller towns get longer ones.
City area codes
These are the codes for Germany's major business hubs.
| City | Area code | Dialed from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 030 | +49 30 |
| Munich | 089 | +49 89 |
| Hamburg | 040 | +49 40 |
| Frankfurt | 069 | +49 69 |
| Cologne | 0221 | +49 221 |
| Stuttgart | 0711 | +49 711 |
| Düsseldorf | 0211 | +49 211 |
For a wider comparison of how this stacks against other nations, see our international phone number format guide.
Mobile vs. landline numbers
German numbers split clearly by type, and the prefix gives it away.
Mobile numbers begin with 015, 016, or 017. Anything else after the country code is a landline tied to a city.
One catch with mobiles
Germany allows number portability, so a mobile prefix doesn't pin down a current carrier. Someone can keep their 0171 number after switching providers.
Dialing a mobile from abroad uses the same rule as landlines: drop the leading 0, keep the +49.
How to call Germany from your country
The format stays constant — only your exit code changes. Here's the breakdown.
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| USA / Canada | 011 + 49 + area code (no 0) + number |
| UK / France / Germany's EU neighbours | 00 + 49 + area code (no 0) + number |
| Australia | 0011 + 49 + area code (no 0) + number |
| India | 00 + 49 + area code (no 0) + number |
| Any mobile worldwide | + + 49 + area code (no 0) + number |
A worked example
To reach a Berlin office from New York: dial 011, then 49, then 30, then the seven- or eight-digit local number.
The full string: 011 49 30 1234567. Drop the +49's job onto 011, skip the trunk zero, done.
The E.164 standard
Many business systems — CRMs, VoIP platforms, online forms — want numbers in E.164 format. It's the global standard for unambiguous numbers.
E.164 means the number written with +49, no spaces, hyphens, or brackets. A Berlin number becomes +493012345678.
Storing numbers this way avoids routing errors across VoIP phone systems and international platforms.
Useful numbers inside Germany
A few short numbers are worth knowing if you're traveling or doing business there.
112— pan-European emergency line (fire, ambulance, police), works on any phone110— direct police number116 117— on-call non-emergency medical service
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Final word
Calling Germany comes down to three habits: lead with +49, drop the trunk zero from the area code, and add your own exit code. Master those and every call connects.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The Germany country code is +49. You dial it before the area code and local number whenever you call Germany from another country.
Do I dial the 0 in a German area code from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix used only inside Germany. From abroad, drop it — dial +49 30 for Berlin, not +49 030.
How do I call a German mobile from the UK?
Dial 00, then 49, then the mobile number without its leading 0. A 0171 number becomes 00 49 171 followed by the rest.
Why is a German number sometimes written with (0) in brackets?
The bracketed (0) shows the trunk prefix you use only within Germany. It's a formatting hint — you never actually dial the bracketed zero.
What is the E.164 format for a German number?
E.164 writes the number with +49 and no spaces or symbols, such as +493012345678. Many business and VoIP systems require this format.
Can I get a German phone number if I live outside Germany?
Yes. A virtual number from a provider like MCM gives you a German line with the city code you choose, ringing on your existing phone anywhere.
Do I need to dial the area code for calls within the same German city?
Yes, in most cases. For reliability — especially from a mobile — include the area code even for local calls within Germany.
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