Germany country code
+49 is the country code of Germany. From the US, dial 011 49 1512 3456789; from a mobile phone, dial +49 1512 3456789.
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How to dial Germany
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 49 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Germany, written locally as 01512 3456789. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Germany and the best time to call
Germany is on UTC+1. Compared with New York its clock is +6 h, with London +1 h and with Dubai -3 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Germany changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2 during the year.
Business hours in Germany run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Germany is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Germany are built
A number in Germany is the country code +49 followed by a national number of 5–15 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 01512 3456789, an example mobile number in Germany is dialed as +49 1512 3456789 from abroad.
To call out of Germany, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +49 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +49 number isn't proof that the person is in Germany.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Germany are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The country code for Germany is +49. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +49 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 01512 3456789, an example mobile number in Germany is dialed as +49 1512 3456789 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Germany from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +49 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Germany?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +49, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Germany, and when is a good time to call?
Germany is on UTC+1. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 08:00–17:00 UTC, 03:00–12:00 in New York and 08:00–17:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Germany?
A number in Germany has 5–15 digits after the country code +49, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Germany?
With QuikRing a call to Germany costs $0.09/min to a mobile and $0.06/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +49?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.