How to call Germany from Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia
How to make a call to Germany from Malaysia: 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.
- 00Malaysia 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Berlin number is written 030 in Germany. From Malaysia, dial 30 and keep no 0.
- Fails
- 00 49 030 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 49 30 xxxx xxxx
Codes for other German cities
Each city code follows 49 right away, with no 0 between them.
- Dortmund00 49 231
- Dresden00 49 351
- Bremen00 49 421
- Nuremberg00 49 911
Calling Germany cell phones
German numbers are not a fixed 10-digit number: they run from 4 to 15 digits. Dial the whole number after 00 49.
Calling Germany from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.29/min. A call from a Malaysian carrier is charged by the minute, so a browser call skips that charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.24 + tax |
 | $0.29 + tax |
 | $0.24 + tax |
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 uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Kuala Lumpur moves by 1 hour in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- October to March: 7 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom 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 Malaysia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to Germany included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes Germany in a plan
How much does it cost to call Germany from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.29 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from Malaysia?
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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 49, then the number
When is the best time to call Germany?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Germany. March to October: 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. October to March: 7 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
How do I call Germany from Malaysia with an international call to Germany?
Dial 00 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too