How to call Germany from Singapore
- From mobile
- +49 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 49 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Germany from Singapore
How to make a call to Germany from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number is not too long, because German numbers have from 4 to 15 digits.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 49
- Dial the area code and number, with no 0
- +From a mobile
- 49Country code of Germany
- xx xxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 49
- Singtel001 49
- StarHub018 49
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +49 30 23125000
- Mobile
- +49 30 23125000
Main area codes in Germany
The area code comes right after 49, then the local number
- Berlin+4930then the local number
- Hamburg+4940then the local number
- Munich+4989then the local number
- Köln+49221then the local number
- Frankfurt am Main+4969then the local number
- Düsseldorf+49211then the local number
- Stuttgart+49711then the local number
- Essen+49201then the local number
Before you call Germany
Dial Berlin from a landline
Berlin is 30 after the country code. Add your carrier's code in front.
- 001Singtel
- 49Germany
- 30Berlin
- xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 of the area code
Calling Germany cell phones or landlines, the area code is written with a 0, but that 0 does not go in after 49.
- Fails
- 001 49 0 30 xxxx
- Works
- 001 49 30 xxxx
Calling a Germany toll free number
How do I call Germany from Singapore on a toll free number? Dial +49 and the full number. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling Germany from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.90/min. Every carrier below charges per minute for Germany, because none of them includes it in a plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 22× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.90 |
 | $0.85 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.16 landline · $0.34 mobile + tax with access code 018 |
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 in March and October, so the time difference with Singapore changes between 6 and 7 hours.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind Singapore
- October to March: 7 hours behind Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to Germany included in Singapore phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Singapore that we checked includes Germany in a plan
How much does it cost to call Germany from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.90 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from Singapore?
For Berlin, dial +49 30, then the local number
How do I dial a +49 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 49 and the number
How to call Germany landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 49 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
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 Singapore 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 Singapore 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
What is an international call to Germany?
Dial +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: 6 hours behind Singapore. October to March: 7 hours behind Singapore