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Call mobile and landline numbers in Germany straight from your browser. You don’t need to buy credits first: your first call is free, then you pay per minute.
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How to call Germany from abroad
Quick answer: To call Germany from abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, or + on a mobile), 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 your exit code: 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, 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 institutions from abroad
If you have moved away from Germany or you are travelling, the calls that matter most are usually to a German institution: your bank, the Finanzamt, your Krankenkasse, or an airline. Almost all of them use standard German numbers that connect fine from abroad once you add +49, but the domestic 0800 service numbers often do not, and roaming through a 30-minute hold is expensive.
DialVia connects to any German landline or mobile from a browser tab, with rates from about 2 cents a minute and the first call free. The current rates and dial code are below, along with guides to the exact numbers for the institutions people call most.
- Call German banks from abroad (Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, DKB, N26)
- Call the Finanzamt (German tax office) from abroad
- Call German government offices from abroad (Finanzamt, Arbeitsagentur, Rentenversicherung)
- Call German health insurers from abroad (TK, AOK, Barmer)
- Call German airlines from abroad (Lufthansa, Eurowings)
- Call German telecom providers from abroad (Telekom, Vodafone, O2)
Calling rates for Germany
Landline
From
$0.07/min
Fixed phone numbers
Mobile
From
$0.10/min
Cell phone numbers
Save up to 90% compared to traditional phone plans!
When you want more time
After your free call, top up whenever you like. Estimates based on starting rates to Germany; actual minutes may vary.
$5
Calling credit
- ≈ 72 min to landlines
- ≈ 51 min to mobiles
$10
Calling credit
- ≈ 145 min to landlines
- ≈ 103 min to mobiles
$25
Calling credit
- ≈ 362 min to landlines
- ≈ 258 min to mobiles
Why call Germany with DialVia?
Browser-based calling
Call Germany directly from your browser! No apps to download, no software to install. Just click and call.
Affordable rates
Save up to 90% compared to traditional providers with our competitive rate of $0.07/min to Germany.
Crystal clear quality
Clear voice quality on calls to Germany, over a stable internet connection. No SIM or phone plan involved.
Secure and private
Your calls to Germany are encrypted, and we don’t record them.
Calling Germany with DialVia
- 1
Sign up free
Create your free DialVia account in under a minute and verify your email.
- 2
Unlock your free call
Add a card to unlock your first call. It isn’t charged, and there are no credits to buy first.
- 3
Call and top up later
Dial +49 and the number to call Germany. When you want more time, top up from $5, pay as you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Germany?
Calls to 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. Use our rate calculator with the exact number to see the precise cost. These rates are up to 90% cheaper than traditional phone plans.
Can I call Germany for free?
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.
Do I need to download an app to call Germany?
No! DialVia works directly in your browser. Simply visit our website, log in, and start calling Germany immediately. No downloads required.
What's the call quality like to Germany?
Calls to Germany connect to real landline and mobile networks and sound clear on a stable internet connection. A headset or earphones help in noisy rooms.
Can I call a German bank from abroad?
Yes. German banks use standard +49 numbers that connect from any country. Dial +49, then the area code without its leading 0, then the number. Domestic 0800 service numbers usually will not work from outside Germany, so use the bank's regular geographic number instead.
Do German 0800 numbers work from outside Germany?
No. German freephone 0800 numbers are only reachable from within Germany. Institutions almost always publish a normal geographic +49 number as well, and that is the one to dial from abroad.
How do I dial a German number from another country?
Use +49, then the area code without its leading 0, then the local number. On DialVia, select Germany and type the number.
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