How to call the UAE from Germany
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Germany
How to make a call to the UAE from Germany: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a German mobile, type + instead of 00, and the phone adds the exit code.
- 00Germany exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- 4Dubai
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai00 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi00 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah00 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City00 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah00 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah00 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Call Abu Dhabi and other cities
Each emirate has one digit after 971, and 7 more digits make an 8-digit number.
- Abu Dhabi00 971 2
- Sharjah00 971 6
- Al Ain City00 971 3
- Fujairah00 971 9
Drop the 0 of the area code
A 0 left in the number is a common reason a call fails.
- Fails
- 00 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxx xxxx
Calling the UAE from Germany without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Germany charge up to $2.19/min. O2 includes the UAE on O2 Blue Basic, Telekom sells it as an add-on, and Vodafone has no plan for it.
- O2O2 Blue Basic
- TelekomTelefonie World 200
- VodafoneNo plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $1.68$1.12 with plan |
 | $1.79 |
 | $2.19 |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and October because Germany moves its clocks and the UAE does not.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of Berlin
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of Berlin
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE 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 the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call the UAE from Germany?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
Calling the UAE cell phones: how to call the UAE from Germany cell phone or mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Germany
Are calls to the UAE included in Germany phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Germany that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
Does O2 include calls to the UAE?
With the O2 Blue Basic. Without it, O2 charges $1.68 a minute to a landline and $1.68 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call the UAE 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 Dubai from Germany?
For Dubai, dial 00 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to the UAE: how to call the UAE from Germany 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 the UAE 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 the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from Germany?
From a landline in Germany, dial 00 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. March to October: 2 hours ahead of Berlin. October to March: 3 hours ahead of Berlin