How to call Germany from the US
- From mobile
- +49 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 49 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Germany from the US
How to make a call to Germany from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a German area code, so Berlin is 30 and not 030.
- Fails
- 011 49 0 30 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 49 30 xxx xxx
- 011The US 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
- 011 49 30 23125000
Main area codes in Germany
The area code comes right after 49, then the local number
- Berlin011 4930then the local number
- Hamburg011 4940then the local number
- Munich011 4989then the local number
- Köln011 49221then the local number
- Frankfurt am Main011 4969then the local number
- Düsseldorf011 49211then the local number
- Stuttgart011 49711then the local number
- Essen011 49201then the local number
Before you call Germany
Call to Germany from the USA
How to call to Germany from the USA, and how do you call Germany from the US? Dial 011 49 and the number.
More German city codes
Four more cities. Unlike a US 10-digit number, a German number runs from 4 to 15 digits.
- Dortmund011 49 231
- Dresden011 49 351
- Bremen011 49 421
- Nuremberg011 49 911
Dial from a mobile with plus
Calling Germany cell phones works the same: the + replaces 011, so a saved contact works from any country.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 49
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Germany from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Germany for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Germany in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 100× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + 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. The time difference to New York changes with daylight saving time, so check the clocks above.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Germany fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US mobile or cell phone?
Dial +49, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Why can't I call Germany with US cellular?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Germany in a plan
How much does it cost to call Germany from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Berlin from the US?
For Berlin, dial 011 49 30, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Germany?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 US for free, or make a free call to Germany?
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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 49, then the number
How do I call Germany from the US, or make an international call to Germany?
Dial 011 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. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York