Germany
Germany
+49
ISO
DE / DEU
Capital
Berlin
Continent
Europe
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
EUR
Scam risk
LOW
Population
83,783,942 · German
🕐 Current time in Germany UTC+1
Berlin - UTC+1
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Common formats for +49

The country code for Germany can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.

  • +49 - international E.164 format (with plus sign)
  • 49 - digits only (often typed in search)
  • 0049 - with European exit code (00)
  • 011 49 - with US exit code (011)
  • 00 49 XXX XXXXXXX - full landline example
  • +49 1XX XXXXXXXX - full mobile example

How to dial

From the United States →
011 + 49 + area + number
Landline: 00 49 XXX XXXXXXX · Mobile: +49 1XX XXXXXXXX
From Europe →
00 + 49 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 49, then the local number (drop the leading 0 trunk prefix).

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 49 XXX XXXXXXX +49 1XX XXXXXXXX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 49 XXX XXXXXXX +49 1XX XXXXXXXX
Australia Australia 0011 49 XXX XXXXXXX +49 1XX XXXXXXXX
Canada Canada 011 49 XXX XXXXXXX +49 1XX XXXXXXXX
India India 00 49 XXX XXXXXXX +49 1XX XXXXXXXX

Area codes

CodeCity / Region
201 Essen
202 Wuppertal
203 Duisburg
2041 Bottrop
2043 Gladbeck
2045 Bottrop-Kirchhellen
2051 Velbert
2052 Velbert-Langenberg
2053 Velbert-Neviges
2054 Essen-Kettwig

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Scam Risk: LOW

Low scam risk. Well-regulated telecoms. Some Europol impersonation robocalls domestically.

Common scam types from +49
  • Robocall
What to do
  • +49 is a low-risk country code
  • Standard phone safety practices apply

FAQ

What country has the code +49?

The country code +49 belongs to Germany.

Is +49 a scam?

+49 is the legitimate country code for Germany. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk. Well-regulated telecoms. Some Europol impersonation robocalls domestically.

How to call Germany from the US?

From a US landline: dial 011 + 49 + local number. From a US cell: dial +49 + local number.

Other Europe countries