How to Call Germany from the US

Kevin V. Nguyen

March 19, 2020

This guide gives you all the information you need to call Germany from the US: area codes, country code, examples, and more. Follow the guide below to learn how to call to Germany from the US.

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Before You Call Germany from the US

Ensure you have a high-speed internet connection, for uninterrupted service.
Make sure you know if you're calling a landline or a cell phone. If you rely on a traditional phone service, international calls may end up quite expensive. Take a look at the time zone of the city you’re calling in Germany. Ensure you’re calling at an appropriate time to reach your customers during their business hours.
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How to call Germany from the US?

Dial the exit code - 011
Dial the country code for Germany - 49
Then dial the area code (2-5 digits). See below for the list of area codes in Germany.
Lastly, dial the phone number (3-9 digits)

Germany Area Codes

Location	Area Code	Location	Area Code
Aachen	241	Gelsenkirchen	209
Augsburg	821	Hamburg	40
Berlin	30	Hannover	511
Bielefeld	521	Karlsruhe	721


Bochum	234	Koln	221
Bonn	228	Krefeld	2151
Brandenburg	3381	Leipzig	341
Bremen	421	Mannheim	621


Chemnitz	371	Menz	33082
Dortmund	231	Munchen	89
Dresden	351	Munster	6071
Duisburg	203	Nurnberg	911


Dusseldorf	211	Stuttgart	711
Essen	201	Wiesbaden	611
Frankfurt	69	Wuppertal	202

Examples

How to Call a Landline in Germany?

Here’s how to call a landline in Germany from the US. In this example, we’re calling the landline number 1234567 in Berlin.

Dial the US exit code - 011
Dial the country code for Germany - 49
Dial the area code - 30
Dial the phone number - 1234567

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Germany?

Here’s how to call a mobile phone in Germany from the US. In this example, we’re calling the mobile number 1234567 in Berlin.

Dial the US exit code - 011
Dial the country code for Germany - 49
Dial the mobile phone code - 1
Dial the area code - 30
Dial the phone number - 1234567

Make the Most out of Your Calls to Germany

Understanding German business practices and cultural etiquette are important when calling Germany from the US. Take a look at some of the cultural norms in Germany:

Punctuality is highly valued by Germans. Call precisely on the time agreed upon.
You may not reach anyone in the office after 5 pm Monday through Thursday and after 4 pm on Fridays.
Follow up your call with a formal email summarizing the topics of discussion.
In Germany, you can call people by their last name.
Be well prepared and organized with your points of discussion.
Use direct forms of communication in email, text and speech, and expect it in return.
Respect for privacy is appreciated. Professional and personal lives are separate. Do not call people at home past 10 pm, unless you have permission from them to do so.

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