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How to Call Germany from United States

Calling Germany from United States: 011 49 [local number].

Germany Country Code: +49

ISO: DE
DEU

Quick answer

To call Germany from United States, dial 011, then 49, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 49 1512 3456789. Calls cost from ~$0.06 per minute with CallTuv.

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Dialing format

011 49 1512 3456789

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Exit code

011

United States's international dialing prefix

Country code

+49

Germany's international calling code

Local number

1512 3456789

Enter the local number without the country code

Browser format

+49 1512 3456789

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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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Germany from United States

International Guide
1

Dial the exit code for United States

Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.

2

Add Germany's country code

Dial the country code +49 for Germany.

3

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Germany (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

4

Complete dialing format

Full format: 011 49 [local number] - For example: 011 49 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

United States
Germany

International Dialing Format

011491512 3456789
Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

CallTuv Format

+491512 3456789
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Calling Germany from United States: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+49

Cost to Call Germany

~$0.06/min landline, ~$0.09/min mobile

Capital of Germany

Berlin

Region

Europe (Western Europe)

Currency of Germany

Euro (€)

Germany Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

Your time

--:--

Germany

--:--

Germany is --

Exit Code in United States

011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))

Route Dialing Pattern

011 49 1512 3456789

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00

City & Area Codes for Germany

37 Locations
City / RegionArea Code
Bad Homburg49-6172
Berlin49-30
Bonn49-228
Bremen49-421
Chemnitz49-371
Cologne (Koln)49-221
Cottbus49-355
Darmstadt49-6151
Dresden49-351
Dusseldorf49-211
Erfurt49-361
Essen49-201
Frankfurt am Main (west)49-69
Frankfurt an der Oder (east)49-335
Gera49-365
Halle49-345
Hamburg49-40
Hanover49-511
Heidelberg49-6221
Karl-Stadt49-9353
Show all 37 Germany area codes
Kiel49-431
Koblenz49-261
Leipzig49-341
Magdeburg49-391
Mannheim49-621
Mobile Phones49-172
Mobile Phones49-173
Mobile Phones49-17
Munich49-89
Neubrandenburg49-395
Nurnberg49-911
Potsdam49-331
Rostock49-381
Saal49-38223
Schwerin49-385
Stuttgart49-711
Wiesbaden49-611
Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.

International Calling to Germany: FAQs

How do I call Germany from United States?

To call Germany from United States, dial the exit code 011, followed by the country code +49, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 1512 3456789, you would dial: 011 49 1512 3456789.

What is the country calling code for Germany when calling from United States?

The country calling code for Germany is +49. To call Germany from United States, dial +49 followed by the local phone number.

How do I make cheap calls to Germany when calling from United States?

To make affordable calls to Germany from United States, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +49 followed by the local number. No app download required, and calls start at ~$0.06 per minute.

How much does it cost to call Germany when calling from United States?

Calls to Germany cost ~$0.06 per minute to landlines and ~$0.09 per minute to mobiles with CallTuv, billed per minute with no subscription.View rates for Germany →

Can I use + instead of the exit code when calling Germany?

Yes. On mobile phones and in CallTuv, you can usually use +49 instead of dialing 011 49. The plus sign replaces the international exit code.

Should I remove leading zeros from Germany phone numbers?

In most international dialing formats, remove the trunk prefix or leading zero before the local Germany number, then dial +49. If the dialer shows a formatting warning, follow the corrected format before calling.

What is the best time to call Germany from United States?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 13h destination ahead. A practical window in United States is 20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Germany.

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