How to call Germany from India
- From mobile
- +49 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 49 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Germany from India
How to make a call to Germany from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling Germany cell phones from a mobile in India: type + in place of 00, and the phone adds the exit code.
- 00India exit code
- 49Country code of Germany
- 30Berlin
- xxxx 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
- 00 49 30 23125000
Main area codes in Germany
The area code comes right after 49, then the local number
- Berlin00 4930then the local number
- Hamburg00 4940then the local number
- Munich00 4989then the local number
- Köln00 49221then the local number
- Frankfurt am Main00 4969then the local number
- Düsseldorf00 49211then the local number
- Stuttgart00 49711then the local number
- Essen00 49201then the local number
Before you call Germany
Dial a German city from India
Each city has its own code after 49. Pick the code of the city you call.
- Berlin00 49 30
- Hamburg00 49 40
- Munich00 49 89
Drop the 0 of the area code
A German area code starts with 0 inside Germany. Leave that 0 out after 49.
- Fails
- 00 49 0 30 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 49 30 xxxx xxxx
No fixed 10-digit number length
A German number runs from 4 to 15 digits, so do not expect a 10-digit number. Dial every digit you have.
Calling Germany from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes Germany in a plan, so each call is billed by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.12 landline · $0.15 mobile + tax |
 | $0.062 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.052 + 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. Germany moves its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to India changes in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata
- October to March: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 to call Germany from India cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Germany included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Germany in a plan
How much does it cost to call Germany from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from India?
For Berlin, dial 00 49 30, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Germany?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India for free, and is there a free call to Germany?
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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 49, then the number
How to call Germany number from India for an international call to Germany?
Dial 00 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. March to October: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata. October to March: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata