Germany Dialing Code (+49)
The country calling code for Germany is +49. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Germany from anywhere.
Type a local Germany phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad. German area codes vary in length.
How to dial Germany
The + in +49 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Germany itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Germany dialing reference
| Country calling code | +49 |
| ISO country code | DE |
| Region | Europe |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Germany) | 00 |
| Example number | 030 12345678 |
| International format | +49 3012345678 |
Calling Germany step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Germany country code 49.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 3012345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The country calling code for Germany is +49 (ISO code DE). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Germany from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 49 (the Germany country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 49 3012345678.
How do I call Germany from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 49, then the local number. For example: 00 49 3012345678. On any mobile you can dial +49 3012345678 instead.
What is the format of a Germany phone number?
A typical Germany number looks like 030 12345678. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad. German area codes vary in length.