Country Code +49

Germany uses the international dialing code +49

+49

Which Country Has Code +49?

Germany flag Germany uses the international dialing code +49.

How to Call a +49 Number from the US

Numbers in Germany have 10 or 11 digits for mobiles and 5 to 15 for landlines after +49. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +49 or 011 49.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 015–017
011 49 15XX XXXXXXX +49 15XX XXXXXXX
Landline 011 49 30 XXXXXX +49 30 XXXXXX
Toll-free
starts with 080
011 49 800 XXXXXXXXXX +49 800 XXXXXXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Germany phone number format.

Got a Call From +49?

A number starting with +49 is registered in Germany. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +49 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +49 start with 15–17 (+49 15XX XXXXXXX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +49 30 XXXXXX for Berlin.
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 13 after +49: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 10:10 AM in Berlin right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +49 FAQ

Which country has country code 49?
+49 is the country code of Germany. Numbers have 10 or 11 digits for mobiles and 5 to 15 for landlines after +49.
Is a +49 number a mobile or a landline?
In Germany, mobile numbers start with 15–17 after +49, for example +49 15XX XXXXXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +49 30 XXXXXX for Berlin.
What time is it in Germany right now?
It is 10:10 AM on Monday in Berlin (UTC+1), 5 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT.
Are some +49 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Germany, premium-rate numbers start with 13 after +49. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +49 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 49 15XX XXXXXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Germany. From a mobile, dial +49 15XX XXXXXXX.
I got a call from +49. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +49 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Germany Quick Info

Country Germany
Dialing Code +49
ISO-2 Code de
ISO-3 Code DEU
Capital Berlin
Continent Europe
Population 83,491,249
Currency Euro
Domain de

Time in Berlin

10:10 AM

Monday · UTC+1 · 5 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.