What number do I dial to call Germany from USA?
Dial 011, then 49, then area code without leading 0 + local number. For example: 011 49 30 12345678.
International dialing guide
Call Germany from USA
Calling Germany from USA is straightforward once you drop Germany's domestic trunk 0. Use the US exit code, Germany's country code, then the German area code and subscriber number.
Dial +49 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 011 + 49 + area code without leading 0 + local number
Example: 011 49 30 12345678
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 011 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in USA, use 011.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- Germany: +49
- Origin exit code
- USA: 011
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.036/min. Mobile about $0.680/min.
Time zone difference
Germany is usually 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time and 9 hours ahead of US Pacific Time. DST dates differ, so exact offset can shift briefly in March and October.
Best window from USA is usually 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Eastern, which reaches Germany from 3:00 PM-8:00 PM.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call Germany from USA
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 011, the international exit code for USA.
- Dial 49, the country code for Germany.
- Enter area code without leading 0 + local number. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 011 49 30 12345678.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +49 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in USA, the manual version is 011 before 49.
If the Germany number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in Germany
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +49 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 30 | 011 49 30 12345678 |
| Munich | 89 | 011 49 89 1234567 |
| Hamburg | 40 | 011 49 40 12345678 |
| Frankfurt | 69 | 011 49 69 12345678 |
| Cologne | 221 | 011 49 221 1234567 |
FAQ
What time is it in Germany when it's 9am in USA?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is usually 3:00 PM in Germany. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is usually 6:00 PM in Germany.
How much does it cost to call Germany from USA?
On Qubicall, guide rates for Germany are about $0.036/min to landlines and $0.680/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.