Dialling Code for Germany
How to call Germany from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Germany is +49. To call Germany from the UK, dial 00 then 49, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 49. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +49 directly.
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Germany calling details
| Country code | +49 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .de |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Berlin |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Austria | +43 |
|---|---|
| Belgium | +32 |
| Czechia | +420 |
| Denmark | +45 |
| France | +33 |
| Luxembourg | +352 |
| Netherlands | +31 |
| Poland | +48 |
| Switzerland | +41 |
Germany in context
- Germany covers 357,114 km², making it the 63rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 234 people per km² ranks 45th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland.
- With 83,491,249 people, Germany holds about 44.0% of the population of Western Europe.
- That is roughly 10.0% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Germany is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Germany — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Germany?
The dialling code for Germany is +49.
How do I call Germany from the UK?
To call Germany from the UK, dial 00 49 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Germany from the US?
To call Germany from the US, dial 011 49 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +49 dialling code?
No — +49 is used exclusively by Germany.
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