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Formula
From the US: 011 (or +) → 49 → German number without the leading 0.
| Type | Domestic in Germany | Save as (portable) | Dial from US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline (Berlin) | 030 XXXXXXX | +49 30 XXXXXXX | 011 49 30 XXXXXXX |
| Mobile | 0151 XXXXXXXX | +49 151 XXXXXXXX | 011 49 151 XXXXXXXX |
X characters are placeholders, not a private callable number. Save +49 in contacts; use 011 only for all-digit US access.
Dial it step by step
- 1
Exit the US network. On a mobile or modern contact book, start with +. On a US landline, PBX, or digit-only service, dial 011.
- 2
Add the Germany country calling code: 49.
- 3
Add the NSN after removing the leading domestic trunk 0. Remove only that first 0; German area-code and number lengths vary.
Portable contact format: + 49 + NSN
Digits-only call from US: 011 + 49 + NSN
Mobile and landline rules
- Mobile prefixes 015, 016, and 017 lose their first 0 after +49.
- Berlin 030 becomes +49 30.
- Germany uses variable-length area codes; copy the complete remainder after dropping only the leading 0.
See the Germany calling-code reference and the international dialing format guide.
Worked examples
Domestic → portable international → digits-only from United States. All subscriber digits shown as X are placeholders.
| Type | Domestic in Germany | Save as (portable) | Dial from US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin landline | 030 XXXXXXX | +49 30 XXXXXXX | 011 49 30 XXXXXXX |
| Munich landline | 089 XXXXXXX | +49 89 XXXXXXX | 011 49 89 XXXXXXX |
| Hamburg landline | 040 XXXXXXX | +49 40 XXXXXXX | 011 49 40 XXXXXXX |
| Frankfurt landline | 069 XXXXXXX | +49 69 XXXXXXX | 011 49 69 XXXXXXX |
| Germany mobile | 0151 XXXXXXXX | +49 151 XXXXXXXX | 011 49 151 XXXXXXXX |
Common mistakes on this route
- Keeping the German domestic 0 after 49.
- Assuming every German area code has the same length.
- Saving 011 in the contact instead of +49.
Quick Germany area codes (from the US)
| City / area | Domestic area code | After +49 / 011 49 |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 030 | 30 |
| Munich | 089 | 89 |
| Hamburg | 040 | 40 |
| Frankfurt | 069 | 69 |
| Cologne | 0221 | 221 |
| Düsseldorf | 0211 | 211 |
| Stuttgart | 0711 | 711 |
| Leipzig | 0341 | 341 |
Time difference (practical)
Germany is typically about six hours ahead of US Eastern. DST schedules differ, so the gap can shift by an hour around transitions.
How the international format is built
Under ITU-T E.164, the international number is the country code plus national significant number, with a maximum of 15 digits. The + symbol and spacing are access/display notation rather than E.164 digits.
Portable
+ 49 + NSN
Digits-only from US
011 + 49 + NSN
Related routes and references
FAQ
What is the Germany country code from the US?
49. Dial 011 or +, then 49 and the German number without the leading domestic 0.
Do I dial 011 or +?
Use + on a mobile or saved contact when supported. Use 011 on a US landline or digit-only path. After that, use the destination country code and national significant number.
Why drop the zero?
The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix, not part of the NSN after country code 49.
How do I dial a German mobile from the US?
Drop the 0 from 0151 XXXXXXXX, then dial 011 49 151 XXXXXXXX or +49 151 XXXXXXXX.
Are German area codes all the same length?
No. Germany uses variable-length area codes. Drop only the leading 0, then retain the remaining area and subscriber digits.
Standards and numbering-plan sources
- ITU-T E.164: The international public telecommunication numbering planInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- ITU-T E.123: Notation for national and international telephone numbersInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- National numbering plan: United StatesInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- National numbering plan: GermanyInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
See our editorial and sourcing methodology.