How to call Thailand from Germany
- From mobile
- +66 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 66 x xxx xxxx
From $0.20/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Thailand from Germany
How to make a call to Thailand from Germany: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Germany exit code
- 66Country code of Thailand
- 2Bangkok
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +66 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +66 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +66 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 66 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Thailand
The area code comes right after 66, then the local number
- Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan00 661000 661600 661800 661900 662then the local number
- Lampang/Nan/Phayao/Phrae00 6654then 6 digits
- Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Lamphun/Mae Hong Son00 665200 6653then 6 digits
- Chanthaburi/Trat00 6639then 6 digits
- Kanchanaburi/Nakhon Pathom/Samut Sakhon/Samut Songkhram00 6634then 6 digits
- Kamphaeng Phet/Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Tak/Uttaradit00 6655then 6 digits
- Lop Buri/Saraburi/Sing Buri00 6636then 6 digits
- Chumphon/Ranong/Surat Thani00 6677then 6 digits
Before you call Thailand
Drop the 0 of the area code
Callers keep the 0 of a Thai number and the call fails. Dial the code without it.
- Fails
- 00 66 02 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 66 2 xxx xxxx
Dial a city outside Bangkok
Every landline is an 8-digit number after 66: Bangkok takes 7 digits after the 2, and Chiang Mai takes 6 after the 53.
- Bangkok00 66 2
- Chiang Mai00 66 53
- Lampang00 66 54
Save Thai contacts with +66
Save the number as +66 and the digits without the 0. Calling Thailand cell phones then works the same way from a German mobile and abroad.
Calling Thailand from Germany without an international plan
Suparelay calls Thailand for $0.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Germany charge up to $2.19/min. Of the three carriers, only O2 and Telekom have a plan for Thailand, and Vodafone has none.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.20 |
 | $1.68$1.12 with plan |
 | $1.79 |
 | $2.19 |
Want to call Thailand?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Thailand
The time now in Thailand, and the best hours to call. Thailand keeps the same time all year, so the time difference changes only when Germany moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 5 hours ahead of Berlin
- October to March: 6 hours ahead of Berlin
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Thailand fails
CallYa charges 1,99 euros a minute for unlisted countries
A destination absent from the Vodafone full International Calling list costs 1,99 euros per minute from Germany. A listed country costs less. Check the country price before you call.
Vodafone, Preisliste CallYa (InfoDok 150)Call-by-Call ends after 2024
Telekom fixed-line callers must remove stored Call-by-Call settings before they call. Calls then use the Telekom tariff.
Telekom, Preselection und Call-by-Call nur noch bis Jahresende 2024From any country, a call to Thailand also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- Your own exit code, not Thailand's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Thailand from Germany on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +66, then the number. It works from any mobile in Germany
Are calls to Thailand included in Germany phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Germany that we checked includes Thailand in a plan
How much does it cost to call Thailand from Germany?
With no plan, carriers in Germany charge up to $2.19 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan from Germany?
For Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan, dial 00 66 10, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Thailand?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 66. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +66 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 66 and the number
Can I call Thailand on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 66 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Thailand
Why isn't my call going through to Thailand?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, your own exit code, not Thailand's, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Thailand from Germany for free, and is there a free call to Thailand?
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 Thailand from Germany on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Thailand without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Thailand landline from Germany?
From a landline in Germany, dial 00 66, then the number
How do I make an international call to Thailand from Germany?
Dial 00 66, then the number. From a mobile, +66 works too
When is the best time to call Thailand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Thailand. March to October: 5 hours ahead of Berlin. October to March: 6 hours ahead of Berlin