Germany Communications: Dialing Guide
Basic Calling Information
Area Codes and Local Numbers
- Area codes in Germany contain between two and five digits.
- Some cities may have two or more area codes within their boundaries.
- Subscriber numbers in Germany contain three to nine digits.
- Area code + subscriber number in Germany between five to 10 digits.
- When calling between cities within Germany, dial the DAC ("0") before the area code. Do not dial this access code when calling from another country.
- Optional carrier codes are available to designate which long-distance carrier will handle your call.
Mobile Phones
- Mobile phone numbers in Germany contain 10 or 11 digits.
- Mobile phone numbers are assigned non-geographic prefixes: "015," "016," or "017."
- When calling a mobile phone from within Germany, always dial the DAC ("0") before the subscriber number. Do not dial this access code when calling from another country.
Special Numbers and Services
- The telephone system in Germany generates metering tones that can disrupt modem transmissions. A tax impulsing tone filter (telephone line filter) is recommended when plugging a digital telephone or laptop computer into a host nation telephone line.
- Toll-free numbers start with the prefix "0-800."
- Premium numbers start with the prefix "1-90X."
- Dialing "0" will usually get you an outside line when calling from a business or other self-contained (PBX) telephone system.
Tones
- Ring tone: Equal tones, separated by long pauses
- Busy tone: Equal length on and off tones
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| Code Type | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Country Calling Code | Code to call Germany from another country | 49 |
| International Direct Dialing Code (IDD) | Prefix to make an international call from Germany | 00 |
| Domestic Access Code (DAC) | Prefix to make a call between cities in Germany | 0 |
| International Calls To Germany |
Calls Within Germany |
International Calls From Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Dial your country's IDD + country code for Germany + area code in Germany + local number | Local: Dial the local number Long distance: Dial the DAC for Germany + area code + local number |
Dial the IDD for Germany + country code of country being dialed + area code (or mobile phone prefix) + local number |
| Example of an international call from the US to Hamburg, Germany: 011 + [49] + (40) + local number |
Example of a long distance call from Hamburg: 0 + (40) + local number |
Example of an international call from Germany to San Francisco, US: 00 + [1] + (415) + local number |
Source: International Telecommunications Union
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