How to call Germany from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to Germany from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. German numbers have 4 to 15 digits, so do not expect a 10-digit number.
- 00Ireland 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 by its code
Each city has its own code after 49.
- Dortmund00 49 231
- Dresden00 49 351
- Bremen00 49 421
- Nuremberg00 49 911
Leave out the 0 after 49
Germans write the area code with a 0 first, but it does not belong in an international call.
- Fails
- 00 49 0 40 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 49 40 xxxx xxxx
Calling Germany from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone include Germany only on the plans in the table, so your plan decides the call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.10 per call |
 | $0.26 |
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. Daylight saving time moves both clocks together, so the time difference never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland on a cell phone or mobile, and calling Germany cell phones?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to Germany included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to Germany in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Germany from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from Ireland?
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 Ireland for free?
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 Ireland 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 a Germany landline from Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 49, then the number
How do I call Germany from Ireland, and how to dial 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. All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin