Calling Germany from United Kingdom: 00 49 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Germany from United Kingdom, dial 00, then 49, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 49 1512 3456789.
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Dialing format
00 49 1512 3456789
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Germany correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Germany - whether you’re calling Berlin or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Germany from United Kingdom
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United Kingdom.
Dial the country code +49 for Germany.
Dial the local phone number in Germany (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 49 [local number] - For example: 00 49 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+49
Capital of Germany
Berlin
Region
Europe (Western Europe)
Currency of Germany
Euro (€)
Germany Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
Your time
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Germany
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Germany is --
Germany, located in Western Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Berlin, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 83M.
The official currency is the Euro (€). When calling Germany, the country code is +49. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include German.
Population
83M
Population Rank
#17 of 230
Language Footprint
German
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
37 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Germany currently has a 11-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +49.
Exit Code in United Kingdom
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
United Kingdom Country Code
+44
Route Dialing Pattern
00 49 1512 3456789
Capital Time Difference
9h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
00:00-09:00
Currency Pair
British pound (£) -> Euro (€)
Primary languages: United Kingdom (English) and Germany (German).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: United Kingdom (UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00) and Germany (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United Kingdom to Germany, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United Kingdom
To
Germany
For dialing this route, callers in United Kingdom usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +49 before the local Germany number.
United Kingdom's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-08:00, while Germany's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 00:00-09:00.
United Kingdom callers are represented by GB/GBR, with London as a capital reference point, Northern Europe, 69M people, British pound (£), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +44. Origin time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00 +5 more.
Germany is represented here by DE/DEU, Berlin, Western Europe, about 83M people, Euro (€), and primary language context of German.
Destination calling code: +49. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines United Kingdom's outbound dialing rules with Germany's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 9h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 00:00-09:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 49 local number. Business-hour window: 00:00-09:00. Time relationship: 9h destination ahead.
Destination market: Germany is in Western Europe, with Berlin as a main administrative center. Calls from United Kingdom may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 83M. Primary language context: German. Local billing and everyday prices use Euro (€).
Route context: United Kingdom is listed in Northern Europe with a population of about 69M; Germany is listed in Western Europe with about 83M. The main listed languages differ: United Kingdom (English) and Germany (German). Currency context also changes across the route: British pound (£) in United Kingdom and Euro (€) in Germany.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Homburg | 49-6172 | +49-6172 [local number] |
| Berlin | 49-30 | +49-30 [local number] |
| Bonn | 49-228 | +49-228 [local number] |
| Bremen | 49-421 | +49-421 [local number] |
| Chemnitz | 49-371 | +49-371 [local number] |
| Cologne (Koln) | 49-221 | +49-221 [local number] |
| Cottbus | 49-355 | +49-355 [local number] |
| Darmstadt | 49-6151 | +49-6151 [local number] |
| Dresden | 49-351 | +49-351 [local number] |
| Dusseldorf | 49-211 | +49-211 [local number] |
| Erfurt | 49-361 | +49-361 [local number] |
| Essen | 49-201 | +49-201 [local number] |
| Frankfurt am Main (west) | 49-69 | +49-69 [local number] |
| Frankfurt an der Oder (east) | 49-335 | +49-335 [local number] |
| Gera | 49-365 | +49-365 [local number] |
| Halle | 49-345 | +49-345 [local number] |
| Hamburg | 49-40 | +49-40 [local number] |
| Hanover | 49-511 | +49-511 [local number] |
| Heidelberg | 49-6221 | +49-6221 [local number] |
| Karl-Stadt | 49-9353 | +49-9353 [local number] |
| Kiel | 49-431 | +49-431 [local number] |
| Koblenz | 49-261 | +49-261 [local number] |
| Leipzig | 49-341 | +49-341 [local number] |
| Magdeburg | 49-391 | +49-391 [local number] |
| Mannheim | 49-621 | +49-621 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones | 49-172 | +49-172 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones | 49-173 | +49-173 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones | 49-17 | +49-17 [local number] |
| Munich | 49-89 | +49-89 [local number] |
| Neubrandenburg | 49-395 | +49-395 [local number] |
| Nurnberg | 49-911 | +49-911 [local number] |
| Potsdam | 49-331 | +49-331 [local number] |
| Rostock | 49-381 | +49-381 [local number] |
| Saal | 49-38223 | +49-38223 [local number] |
| Schwerin | 49-385 | +49-385 [local number] |
| Stuttgart | 49-711 | +49-711 [local number] |
| Wiesbaden | 49-611 | +49-611 [local number] |
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