How to call Germany from Australia
- From mobile
- +49 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 49 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Germany from Australia
How to make a call to Germany from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a German area code after 49: Berlin is 30, not 030.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 49Country code of Germany
- 30Berlin
- xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +49 xx xxxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +49 30 23125000
- Mobile
- +49 30 23125000
- Landline
- 0011 49 30 23125000
Main area codes in Germany
The area code comes right after 49, then the local number
- Berlin0011 4930then the local number
- Hamburg0011 4940then the local number
- Munich0011 4989then the local number
- Köln0011 49221then the local number
- Frankfurt am Main0011 4969then the local number
- Düsseldorf0011 49211then the local number
- Stuttgart0011 49711then the local number
- Essen0011 49201then the local number
Before you call Germany
Dial other big German cities
Each city has its own code after 49, with no 0 before it.
- Hamburg0011 49 40
- Munich0011 49 89
- Köln0011 49 221
- Frankfurt am Main0011 49 69
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
A 10-digit number saved with a 0 after 49 fails from abroad. German numbers run from 4 to 15 digits.
- Fails
- 0011 49 030 xxxx
- Works
- 0011 49 30 xxxx
Calling Germany cell phones with plus
The plus replaces 0011, so one saved number works on any trip.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 49
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Germany from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.57/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include Germany only on one named prepaid plan each, so any other plan pays by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 39× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $1.57 landline · $0.91 mobile |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.14 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Germany?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Germany
The time now in Germany, and the best hours to call. Germany and Sydney change daylight saving time in different weeks, so the time difference moves between March and April.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Germany also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Germany from Australia on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Germany included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to Germany in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Germany from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.57 a minute. Suparelay calls Germany from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Berlin from Australia?
For Berlin, dial 0011 49 30, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Germany?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 49. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +49 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 49 and the number
Can I call Germany on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 49 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Germany
Why isn't my call going through to Germany?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Germany from Australia for free, and is a free call to Germany possible?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Germany from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Germany from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Germany without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Germany landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 49, then the number
How to make an international call to Germany?
Dial 0011 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too
When is the best time to call Germany?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Germany. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney