How to Dial German Phone Number + Emergency Numbers [2024]

This guide is to give basic information about German phone numbers and the dialing method to dial German phone numbers.

Germany has no fixed number of digits for their phone numbers. The length of an area code ranges from two digits to five digits. The maximum total length of a phone number is eleven digits.

Parts of German Phone Numbers

A German phone number consists of different number of digits as the length area code varies from two to five digits. There are three parts of a German phone number;

1. Country code
2. Area code
3. Phone number

Example 1: The number is +49 30 902760 in which +49 is the country code assigned to Germany by the International Telecommunication Union. 30 is the area code for Berlin. 902760 is the phone number. Germans also write this number without a country code so you can also write it as 030 902760.

Example 2: The number +49 1522 3455662 contains more number of digits. In this number, +49 is the country code, 1522 is the area code, and 3455662 is the phone number.

Given Number
+49 (0) 30 3455662
or
+49 30 3455662

Calling a German number Outside Germany

Get a German Phone Number

Get a prepaid sim card if you want to use your personal German mobile phone number by signing up for a relevant contract. It is only recommended if you live or work in Germany. Sign up for an internet contract if you need a landline number. When buying a number, submit your ID number or proof of address. Germany’s best mobile sim networks are 02 Mobile, Vodafone Mobile, and T- Mobile.

Network and 4G Coverage

Germany is very good to offer best network coverage throughout the country. The 4G or LTE connection is not fully available and the quality depends on the mobile operators in Germany. International roaming is available at many destinations so you can easily communicate with your loved ones through different apps like WhatsApp and Instagram.

Find a German Phone Number

You can find any German phone number from various German phone directories available on the internet. DAS TELEFONBUCH is the official directory website which is available in both English and German.

Virtual Phone Numbers

The virtual phone number is not connected to a physical landline or a sim card. If you have a virtual phone number, you can make and answer all phone calls with the free apps using Android, iOS, and laptops. Forward the phone calls to your regular mobile phone to answer them. You can set your phone if you want to see the caller number or a virtual number. The cost of virtual numbers depends on the features you need such as monthly packages, call and call forwarding options, and additional services. Call forwarding cost is the same as the normal local call cost.

City virtual numbers start with the area code and connected to a specific city whereas the national number is connected to the cities. National numbers are used by businesses to connect to customers, suppliers, and their stakeholders. These numbers start with the two digits ‘32’.

Conclusion

Germany is famous for tourism so everyone from the world visit Germany for vacations, business meetings, and other purposes. German telephone numbers enable you to stay connected to your families but do not forget to check the suitable time to call them. Germany follows the CEST Central European Summer Time using UTC +02. When you call Germany, ensure that the format of your phone number is correct. Use apps like WhatsApp, Skype, or Instagram to connect people in other countries without any costs.