How to call Germany from the Philippines
- 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 the Philippines
How to make a call to Germany from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. German area codes start with a 0 at home, and you drop that 0 when you call from abroad.
- 00The Philippines exit code
- 49Country code of Germany
- 30Berlin
- xxxxxxxxLocal 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 the big cities from Manila
Start with 00 49, then the city code and the local number.
- Berlin00 49 30
- Hamburg00 49 40
- Munich00 49 89
Leave out the 0 after 49
A German number saved with its 0 does not connect from the Philippines.
- Fails
- 00 49 0 30 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 49 30 xxxxxxxx
Calling Germany cell phones
From a Philippine mobile, type + in place of 00. A German number is not a 10-digit number: it has 4 to 15 digits.
- Fails
- 00 49 30 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- +49 30 xxxxxxxx
Calling Germany from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.40 + 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 changes its clocks for daylight saving time in March and October, so the time difference to Manila changes then.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind Manila
- October to March: 7 hours behind Manila
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 the Philippines cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to Germany included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Germany in a plan
How much does it cost to call Germany from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from the Philippines?
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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, 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 Manila. October to March: 7 hours behind Manila
How to make an international call to Germany?
Dial 00 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too
How do I call Germany from the Philippines?
Dial 00 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too
Does DITO charge for calls to Germany?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in Germany and $0.40 to a mobile