{"id":45982,"date":"2024-09-25T14:24:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/?p=45982"},"modified":"2024-09-25T14:24:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:24:05","slug":"german-phone-number-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-phone-number-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"German phone number guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You struggle to call a friend living in Germany? Typing a German phone number might be challenging depending on whom you call and where you call from. In this article, we explain:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the formats of German landline numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the formats for German mobile numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>toll numbers to be aware of before getting a huge bill shock\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the overview of emergency numbers in Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-phone-number-guide\/#How_to_call_a_German_phone_number\" >How to call a German phone number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-phone-number-guide\/#Understanding_German_mobile_phone_number_format\" >Understanding German mobile phone number format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-phone-number-guide\/#Toll_numbers_in_Germany\" >Toll numbers in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-phone-number-guide\/#Emergency_phone_numbers_in_Germany\" >Emergency phone numbers in Germany<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-call-a-german-phone-number\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_call_a_German_phone_number\"><\/span><strong>How to call a German phone number?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with an example, Foreigners Office in Berlin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">+49 30 902694000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Country code + Area code + Individual number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(to call this number when you are outside of Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">030 902694000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(to call when you are in Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Area code + Individual number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>German phone numbers are made up of three parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The country code for Germany, which is +49 (L\u00e4ndervorwahl).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The local area code, such as Berlin (030) (Vorwahl).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The individual German phone number, for example, 902694000 \u2013 this could be as short as two digits<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at the country code and local area code details now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-country-code-for-germany\"><strong>Country code for Germany<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The country code for Germany is +49 and it is only needed if calling from abroad. The \u201c+\u201d represents \u201c00,\u201d so if you can\u2019t input the \u201c+,\u201d simply dial \u201c00.\u201d Additionally, when using +49 or 0049, drop the leading \u201c0\u201d from the area code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-area-codes-in-germany\"><strong>Local area codes in Germany<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s return to our example, 030 902694000. In this example, 030 is our local area code number. The area code of German landline numbers is arranged by geography. Here are the area codes for the ten largest cities in Germany:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-148d70a5 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berlin \u2013 030<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hamburg \u2013 040<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Munich \u2013 089<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cologne \u2013 0221<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frankfurt am Main \u2013 069<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stuttgart \u2013 0711<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\u00fcsseldorf \u2013 0211<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leipzig \u2013 0341<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dortmund \u2013 0231<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essen \u2013 0201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you need to find the full <strong>list of local area codes in Germany<\/strong>, you can use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dastelefonbuch.de\/Vorwahlen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">area codes tool<\/a>\u00a0from Dastelefonbuch.de internet site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-german-mobile-phone-number-format\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_German_mobile_phone_number_format\"><\/span>Understanding <strong>German mobile phone number format<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s pick another example to understand the German cell phone number format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">+49 151 42227832<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here again +49 represents the country code of Germany. The next three or four digit prefix such as 151, 171, 179 or even 1521 represented the network provider codes but this separation is not valid anymore due to number portability regulations in Germany. So the final German Phone Number would look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">+49 151 1234567<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">+49 1521 12345678<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to call a German mobile phone number from abroad, the same rules as with landline numbers apply. You have to <strong>add the +49 or 0049 and drop the first 0 of the prefix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When calling from a mobile phone number in Germany, <strong>you can\u2019t drop the area code or prefix.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toll-numbers-in-germany\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toll_numbers_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Toll numbers in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Germany,&nbsp;<strong>Sonderrufnummer<\/strong>&nbsp;refers to special service phone numbers that typically incur additional costs when dialed. These numbers are used for various services, including customer support, voting on TV shows, or even entertainment. The main types of Sonderrufnummer are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>0190 or 0900 numbers<\/strong>: Often associated with premium services such as adult entertainment hotlines or professional services such as legal advice lines. Calls to an 0900 number cost a maximum of 3 euros per minute or 30 euros per call.\u00a0<strong>Avoid calling 0900 hotlines unless you expect a surprise on your next phone bill!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>0180 numbers<\/strong>: Commonly used by businesses for customer service hotlines. While waiting in a queue is free, you pay up to \u20ac0.20 per minute from a landline and \u20ac0.42 per minute from a mobile phone once connected. It is better to check before making a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>0137 numbers<\/strong>: These are used for voting or participation in TV shows, with a cost usually around \u20ac0.50 per call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>0800 numbers<\/strong>: All special numbers beginning with 0800 are so-called free call or free phone services and are always free of charge for the person calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to be aware of these numbers, as they can quickly add up in costs, especially for mobile phone users. Detailed information on the price limits for the various list of special German phone number can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/tkg_2021\/__112.html#:~:text=(1)%20Preise%20f%C3%BCr%20zeitabh%C3%A4ngig%20%C3%BCber,abweichenden%20Preise%20erhoben%20werden%20k%C3%B6nnen.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Section 112 of the Telecommunications Act\u00a0of Germany<\/a>\u00a0(only in German).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emergency-phone-numbers-in-germany\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_phone_numbers_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Emergency phone numbers in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany has two distinct emergency numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; 110: For police emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; 112: For medical or fire emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, those German phone number are also available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; 116117: On-call doctor service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; 0800 00 22 8 33 (or 22833 from your cell phone &#8211; 69 cents\/minute): Pharmacy on call in Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to have a detailed look at our article on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/emergency-numbers-in-germany\/\">Emergency numbers in Germany<\/a>&nbsp;to understand when and how to call those emergency numbers in Germany.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You struggle to call a friend living in Germany? Typing a German phone number might be challenging depending on whom you call and where you call from. In this article, we explain:\u00a0 How to call a German phone number? Let\u2019s start with an example, Foreigners Office in Berlin: +49 30 902694000 Country code + Area &#8230; <a title=\"German phone number guide\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/german-phone-number-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about German phone number guide\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":45987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[990],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-daily-life-in-germany"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45982"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45982\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vasistdas.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}