How to call Germany from Canada
- From mobile
- +49 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 49 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Germany from Canada
How to make a call to Germany from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. German area codes start with a 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 49.
- Fails
- 011 49 0 30 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 49 30 xxx xxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 49Country code of Germany
- xx xxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 49 30 23125000
Main area codes in Germany
The area code comes right after 49, then the local number
- Berlin011 4930then the local number
- Hamburg011 4940then the local number
- Munich011 4989then the local number
- Köln011 49221then the local number
- Frankfurt am Main011 4969then the local number
- Düsseldorf011 49211then the local number
- Stuttgart011 49711then the local number
- Essen011 49201then the local number
Before you call Germany
Dial Dortmund, Dresden, or Bremen
A German number is not a 10-digit number: it runs 4 to 15 digits, so dial the whole local number after the code.
- Dortmund011 49 231
- Dresden011 49 351
- Bremen011 49 421
Save German contacts with +49
Save the number as +49, the area code without its 0, and the local number. It dials from any mobile in Canada.
- +exit
- 49Germany
- 911Nuremberg
- xxx xxxlocal number
Calling Germany from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an add-on for Germany, or they charge by the minute without it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 36× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 | $1.44 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference to Toronto changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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
Calling Germany cell phones: how to call Germany from a Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Germany included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Germany in a plan
How much does it cost to call Germany from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from Canada?
For Berlin, dial 011 49 30, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Germany?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 Canada for free, and is a free call to Germany possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Germany from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 49, then the number
When is the best time to call Germany?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Germany. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
How do I call Germany from Canada, and how do you call Germany from Canada?
Dial 011 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too
How to call to Germany from Canada, and what is the code?
The country code of Germany is +49