Every number type in Germany with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Germany
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Germany spans 2 time zones; showing Europe/Berlin.
Country code
+49
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
10,11
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
030 123456
+49 30 123456
+4930123456
[5-15]
Mobile
01512 3456789
+49 1512 3456789
+4915123456789
10,11
Toll-free
0800 1234567890
+49 800 1234567890
+498001234567890
[10-15]
Premium rate
0900 1 234567
+49 900 1 234567
+499001234567
10,11
Shared cost
0180 1 2345
+49 180 1 2345
+4918012345
[7-14]
How to call Germany
From abroad: dial +49 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +49 1512 3456789
Within Germany: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 01512 3456789
Calling abroad from Germany: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+4915123456789): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Germany number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Germany?
Numbers in Germany use country code +49. A mobile number looks like 01512 3456789 domestically, or +49 1512 3456789 in international format (E.164: +4915123456789). Mobile numbers have 10,11 national digits.
How do I call Germany from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 49, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +49 1512 3456789.
What is the country calling code for Germany?
The country calling code for Germany is +49. To call abroad from Germany, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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