How to call Germany from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Germany from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A German area code starts with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 49.
- 00The UK 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 the big cities by code
Each city code follows 49 right away. German numbers run from 4 to 15 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal.
- Hamburg00 49 40
- Munich00 49 89
- Frankfurt am Main00 49 69
Leave the 0 out
A 0 left after 49 is the top reason a call to Germany fails.
- Fails
- 00 49 0 30 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 49 30 xxxx xxxx
Save German contacts with +49
Calling Germany cell phones works the same way: a saved +49 number works from any UK mobile, at home or abroad.
- Save the contact as +49
- Leave out the 0 of the area code
- Add the local number
Calling Germany from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes calls to Germany in its plans, while EE and Vodafone sell them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.066 with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. The time difference stays at 1 hour all year, so daylight saving time moves both clocks together.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Germany included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Germany in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from the UK?
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 UK 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 UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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: 1 hour ahead of London
How do I call Germany on an international call?
Dial 00 49, then the number. From a mobile, +49 works too