How to call Germany from Italy
- 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 Italy
How to make a call to Germany from Italy: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. German numbers have 4 to 15 digits after 49, so a 10-digit number can be correct.
- 00Italy 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
- 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 the city code after 49
Calling Germany cell phones and landlines starts the same way: put the city code right after 49.
- Berlin00 49 30
- Hamburg00 49 40
- Munich00 49 89
Remove the 0 from a saved number
A German number saved with its 0 does not connect from Italy.
- Fails
- 00 49 030 xxx
- Works
- 00 49 30 xxx
No time difference with Rome
Daylight saving time moves both clocks together, so the time difference stays zero all year.
Calling Germany from Italy without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Italy charge up to $0.26/min. TIM, Vodafone, and WINDTRE include Germany only on one named plan each, so check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.00 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
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Rome
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
TIM adds a connection fee outside its EU group
TIM standard mobile tariffs add a 19 cent connection fee to each connected call to a country outside its EU group. The group also includes Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TIM bills these calls in advance in blocks of 60 seconds.
TIM, Tariffe per le chiamate internazionali dall'ItaliaVodafone and WINDTRE delay international calls on subscription SIMs
Vodafone and WINDTRE switch on international calls for a subscription SIM only after bill payments. A bank account customer waits for 1 payment. A postal payment slip customer waits for 3 payments. A credit card customer has international calls at once.
Vodafone, Abilitazione chiamate internazionaliFrom 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 Italy on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in Italy
Are calls to Germany included in Italy phone plans?
Yes, on most. Vodafone and WINDTRE 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 Italy?
With no plan, carriers in Italy charge up to $0.26 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from Italy?
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 Italy for free? 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 Italy 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 Italy?
From a landline in Italy, dial 00 49, then the number
When is the best time to call Germany?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Germany. All year: the same time as Rome
How to make an international call to Germany?
Dial 00 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too