A Germany number gives your business a local presence with country code +49. Inside Germany, callers dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. From abroad, callers dial +49 and drop the 0.
Number types in Germany
- Local numbersGeographic numbers with a city or regional area code. Customers see a familiar local number and call you at local rates.
- National numbersNon-geographic numbers that work nationwide without tying you to one city — ideal for a single number across the whole country.
- Mobile numbersNumbers from mobile ranges, for services that need a mobile-looking number. SMS capability depends on the range.
- Toll-free numbersFree for your callers from most networks. You cover the inbound cost, which lowers the barrier for sales and support calls.
Local numbers by city
- Berlin 030
- Hamburg 040
- Munich 089
- Frankfurt am Main 069
- Düsseldorf 0211
- Stuttgart 0711
- Essen 0201
- Dortmund 0231
- Dresden 0351
- Bremen 0421
- Nuremberg 0911
- Hannover 0511
- Leipzig 0341
- Duisburg 0203
- Bochum 0234
- Wuppertal 0202
- Bielefeld 0521
- Bonn 0228
- Münster 0251
- Augsburg 0821
- Wiesbaden 0611
- Karlsruhe 0721
- Gelsenkirchen 0209
- Aachen 0241
- Mönchengladbach 02161
- Kiel 0431
- Braunschweig 0531
- Magdeburg 0391
- Krefeld 02151
- Halle Saale 0345
- Mainz 06131
- Erfurt 0361
- Lübeck 0451
- Rostock 0381
- Kassel 0561
- Potsdam 0331
- Saarbrücken 0681
- Herne 02323
- Darmstadt 06151
National prefixes
Toll-free prefixes
Germany numbering at a glance
| Country code | +49 |
|---|---|
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Geographic number length | 5–15 digits after the country code |
| Mobile number length | 10–11 digits |
| Example landline format | +49 30 123456 |
| Number types in the plan | Local, national, mobile and toll-free |
| Capital | Berlin |
| Official languages | German |
| Currency | EUR |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin |
What you get with every Germany number
- Delivery to your SIP trunk, IP-PBX, Microsoft Teams (Direct Routing), softphone or any mobile number
- Time-of-day routing, failover destinations and simultaneous ring
- Real-time call records and usage in the customer portal
- Number porting in and out, where the Germany regulator allows it
Requirements for Germany numbers
Some Germany number ranges require proof of a business or residential address, or company registration documents. You will see exactly what is needed for the number you choose before you pay, and you can upload documents in the portal. How verification works.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a Germany number if my business is based elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many Germany ranges are available to international businesses; others need a local address. The requirement is shown on each number before checkout.
How do people abroad call a Germany number?
They dial their international access code (or + on a mobile), then 49, then the number without the leading 0. For example: +49 30 123456.
Can I move my existing Germany number to you?
In most cases, yes. Contact sales with the number and current provider and we will confirm portability and timing.
Which Germany cities can I get a local number in?
We list local area codes for 40 Germany cities and regions, including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. Live stock is shown on each city page.