How to call the USA from Germany
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Germany
How to make a call to the USA from Germany: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every USA number has 10 digits, area code first, so a city needs its code before the 7 local digits.
- 00Germany exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Pick the area code for your city
Dial the code of the city, then 7 digits.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Brooklyn00 1 347
- Chicago00 1 312
Calling a USA toll free number
A USA toll free number from Germany fails when the number does not take calls from abroad. Dial it as 00 1 and its 10 digits.
Calling the USA cell phones
A US cell phone takes the same 10 digits as a landline, and your phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling the USA from Germany without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Germany charge up to $1.26/min. O2 Blue Basic includes calls to the USA, while Telekom and Vodafone sell them as add-ons.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 31× cheaper | |
 | $0.78 |
 | $1.12 |
 | $1.26 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time moves the time difference, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Berlin
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Berlin
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Berlin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call from Germany to the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Germany
Are calls to the USA included in Germany phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to the USA in its plans. Telekom and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does O2 include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 120 minutes. O2 includes 120 minutes to the USA with O2 Mobile Pro Unlimited Max 2025
Does Telekom include calls to the USA?
With the CountryFlat 1.5. Without it, Telekom charges $1.12 a minute to a landline and $1.12 to a mobile
Does Vodafone include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. Vodafone includes 600 minutes to the USA with MinutenPaket World 600
How much does it cost to call the USA from Germany?
With no plan, carriers in Germany charge up to $1.26 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Germany?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to the USA, and how to call the USA 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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Germany?
From a landline in Germany, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Berlin. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Berlin. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Berlin