Making an International Call from Canada to Germany

Follow the dialing sequence below to make international calls from Canada to a German landline phone.
 

• Step 1: Dial 011, the Exit Code of Canada that’ll direct calls outside Canada.
• Step 2: Enter 49, Germany’s country code, which directs your call to Germany.
• Step 3: Enter the specific area code of the German city.
• Step 4: Dial the landline number.

The correct format for dialing a German landline number is; “Exit Code + Country code + Area code + Local landline number.”

For example, to call Hamburg number 6060606, you must dial “011 49 40 6060606,” where 40 is the area code of Hamburg.

Note: Hamburg's area code is 040. However, you can eliminate the initial 0 of the area code. 

Follow the below steps to call a mobile number in Germany from Canada. 
 

• Step 1: Dial the Exit Code of Canada (011).
• Step 2: Dial the German country code, i.e., 49.
• Step 3: Enter the mobile-specific code, 15, 16, or 17.
• Step 4: Enter the mobile number.

The mobile-specific codes vary between carriers.

Germany's usual business hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM, so this would be the right time if the call is business-related. If not, call Germany at your and the recipient's convenience.

As Germany and Canada follow different time zones, you must be careful while dialing your recipients to avoid untimely calls. Germany follows only one time zone, Central European Time (CET), whereas Canada follows six different time zones: Pacific Standard Time (PST), Mountain Standard Time (MST), Central Standard Time (CST), Eastern Standard Time (EST), Atlantic Standard Time (AST), and Newfoundland Standard Time (NST).

Here’s the standard timezone comparison between Germany and Canada.

Germany has over 5,100 geographical area codes, usually two to five digits long. Each area code represents a specific region or city. Different area codes may have varying calling rates. Knowing the correct area code can help you manage costs effectively and avoid unexpected high phone bills when making international calls.

The few popular area codes in Germany are given below.
 

Many popular Canadian mobile carriers, like Rogers, Bell Mobility, and Freedom, allow international calling from Canada to Germany; however, the costs range from a few cents to 3 dollars per minute. Moreover, each carrier’s charges differ depending on the number type and area code you are trying to call.

Calling a landline phone number in Germany will have different call rates than calling a German mobile number from Canada. Apps like WhatsApp or Messenger allow free calls over the Internet, but the contact you call must be available on the same platform. Using such platforms might not be professional if you are a business person.

Instead, you can opt for inexpensive virtual numbers that operate through the Internet. These numbers support multiple devices and are affordable when making international calls.

To call Germany from Canada, start by dialing Canada’s exit code, German country code, the area code of your recipient, and their phone number. However, high phone bills and brand trust often cause inconvenience when calling internationally.

You can get a virtual German number in Canada to lower your international phone bills - you can make local calls to Germany while in Canada. Virtual phone numbers allow you to make and receive calls over the Internet, and you don’t need to be tied to a specific country. Moreover, you can access and manage your calls on any device, including smartphones, laptops and tablets. Sign up for Calilio to get your virtual number.

011 is Canada’s exit code, aka International Access code (IAC), and is a must to make calls outside Canada. If you are calling from Canada to Germany, dial 011, followed by the German country code, area code, and phone number.

The correct format for dialing a German phone number from Canada is “Exit Code + Country Code + Area code + Local Mobile/Landline number.”

For example, if you want to call a Hamburg number like 6060606, you must dial; “011 49 40 6060606.”

To call Germany from the US for free, you can use over-the-top (OTT) platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, etc., that work over the Internet.

The cheapest way to call Germany from the USA is using internet-based calling methods. These include Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc., and virtual numbers that use Internet Protocol (IP) technology.