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Call Germany from the USA

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How to call Germany from the USA

Quick answer: To call Germany from the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 49, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. On DialVia you skip the exit code: choose Germany and type the number.

1Dial 011, the exit code for calls out of the USA, or press + on a mobile.
2Dial 49, the country code for Germany (shown as +49).
3Dial the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one.

+49 30 1234 5678

Example number for Germany, in international format

More on the code itself: the +49 dialling code.

Calling Germany from the USA: what to know

Germany is usually 6 hours ahead of New York and 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles, one hour less for a few weeks in March and late October when the clocks change on different dates. German offices tend to open around 8am, which is 2am in New York.

German 0800 service numbers usually do not work from the US. Banks, tax offices and pension and health insurers publish regular +49 numbers for callers abroad, and our guides below list them.

Calling rates to Germany

Landline

From

$0.07/min

Fixed phone numbers

Mobile

From

$0.10/min

Cell phone numbers

Landlines in Germany start from $0.07/min, while mobile phones start from $0.10/min. Some specific regions or carriers may have slightly different rates.

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Calling from the USA to Germany

Origin country

United States

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Destination country

Germany

Reach both landline and mobile numbers in Germany.

Dialing code

+49

Enter +49 before the local number when calling Germany.

Example format

+49 30 1234 5678

A sample number format for calls to Germany.

Calling Germany from the USA with DialVia

1Open DialVia in any browser in the USA and create a free account
2Verify your email and add a card to unlock your free first call. The card isn’t charged
3Enter the Germany number, starting with +49
4Press call. When you want more time, top up from $5, pay as you go

Plan your call from USA to Germany

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Calling Germany from USA: common questions

How do I dial Germany from the USA?

Dial 011 (or +), then 49, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. With DialVia you skip the exit code and place the call from your browser, without an app or SIM card.

What number format should I use to call Germany from the USA?

Use the international format: +49 followed by the local number in Germany. Example: +49 30 1234 5678.

How much does it cost to call Germany from the USA?

Calling landlines in Germany from the USA with DialVia starts from $0.07/min, while mobile phones start from $0.10/min.

Can I call both landlines and mobiles in Germany from the USA?

Yes. DialVia supports both landline and mobile calls to Germany. Landline rates start from $0.07/min and mobile rates start from $0.10/min.

Can I call Germany for free from the USA?

Yes, your first call is free. Create an account, verify your email and add a card to unlock it; the card is not charged. After that, calls to Germany are pay as you go from $0.07/min, with no subscription.

Can I call a German 0800 number from the US?

Usually not. German 0800 numbers are free only inside Germany and most can’t be reached from abroad. Use the organisation’s regular +49 number instead.