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How to Call Germany from the United States

Country code +49 — Dial 011 49 15XX XXXXXXX from a US landline or +49 15XX XXXXXXX from a mobile phone.

+49
Germany Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 49, the country code of Germany.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 or 11 digits for mobiles and 5 to 15 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Germany.
Calling a… Written in Germany From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 015XX XXXXXXX 011 49 15XX XXXXXXX +49 15XX XXXXXXX
Landline (Berlin) 030 XXXXXX 011 49 30 XXXXXX +49 30 XXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 015–017. More number types: Germany phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Germany had 129 mobile subscriptions and 45.4 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Germany

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Berlin, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT). Germany changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Germany is on UTC+1, 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+5h
Germany
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UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Germany from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 49, then the number without its leading 0: 011 49 15XX XXXXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +49 15XX XXXXXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Germany from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Germany. A number written 015XX XXXXXXX at home is dialed +49 15XX XXXXXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Germany?
10 or 11 digits for mobiles and 5 to 15 for landlines after the country code +49. Mobile numbers start with 015–017 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Germany from the US?
Germany is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Berlin). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Germany uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Germany call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Germany?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Germany mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Germany Quick Info
Country Code +49
ISO Code DE
Capital Berlin
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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