How to Call Germany from the UK? A Complete Guide

German phone numbers include the exit, country, area codes, and the 7-digit phone number. Understanding the German number format and using it appropriately is an important factor in making a successful call to Germany from the UK.

The country’s exit code for the UK is 00, which should be included first every time you make calls to Germany from the UK. If you are using a mobile phone to connect, then it’s easier to press + instead of 00. Both 00 and ‘+’ indicate the call is international.

Country codes are necessary for international calls to uniquely identify the destination country’s network and route the call correctly. They ensure clarity and avoid confusion since phone numbers can be similar across countries worldwide. The country code for Germany is 49, which routes calls to Germany from the UK.

When calling Germany, area codes help to route landline calls to specific regions, like Berlin (030), Frankfurt (069), or Munich (089), while mobile codes (e.g., 015, 016, 017) identify mobile network providers.

Furthermore, when making international calls, you should omit leading zero from these codes. For instance, only use 69 instead of 069 while calling Frankfurt, Germany.

Local numbers are unique subscriber numbers that are typically 7 to 8 digits. Hence, the German phone number format looks like the one mentioned below.
 

The dialing pattern slightly differs when calling landline and mobile. So, you should know whether you are calling a mobile or landline.

To call businesses or an individual residing in Germany from the UK, you can follow the four simple steps given below:

Step 1: Dial the UK’s exit code, i.e., 00.
Step 2: Enter German Country Code 49.
Step 3: Enter the area code of the recipient, omitting the zero.
Step 4: Dial the local 7-digit phone number.

For example, to connect with someone in Berlin, Germany, from the UK, dial “00 49 30 XXX-XXXX,” where 30 is the area code of Frankfurt and “XXX-XXXX” is a local number.

Note: Berlin’s area code is written as 030. However, you can eliminate the initial 0 of the area code.

Some popular area codes of Germany:
 

To call Germany from the UK on mobile, you must include the UK’s international access or exit code, Germany’s country code, Germany's mobile network prefix, and Germany's mobile number.

1. Enter the exit code of the UK, which is 00.
2. Enter Germany’s country code, 49.
3. Dial the mobile carrier prefix, omitting the leading zero (only for international calls).
4. Dial the recipient’s mobile number.
    

There is not much time difference between the two countries. Germany follows Central European Time(CET), whereas the UK follows the Greenwich Mean Time(GMT).

Though both countries observe daylight saving time( DST), there are no changes in time intervals as the transitions occur at the same time from late March to late October. So, the time difference between the two countries is just one hour all the year, with Germany being 1 hour ahead of the UK.

The most appropriate time for any type of business call would be the office hours in Germany i.e. 10 am to 5 pm during the weekdays. And, for personal calls weekends can be considered the best time for calls.

The cost of calling Germany from the UK depends upon the service provider and the quality of the call. The general range of calling costs from the UK to Germany is given below:
 

Note: These rates might vary depending on the service provider. The mentioned rate is not the exact rate of any service provider.

The dialing pattern for calling Germany from the UK is an easy process if you know the right way. It is just the exit code, the German country code, followed by the area code or the mobile prefix, and then the phone number. You must plan the call according to German time, avoiding disturbances to the recipient and ensuring the call is answered.

Calilio is a VoIP phone system that allows you to make calls over the Internet - you can also get a virtual German phone number to call Germany from the UK at local call rates.

If you are calling someone’s cell phone in Germany from the UK, then dial + or 00 for the country’s exit code, followed by the local phone number with 2 2-digit network carrier.
E.g., 00 49 69 12345678, or you can dial +49 69 12345678.

All the calls outside the UK are treated as international calls and are charged as per the service plan of the user.

To reach someone in Frankfurt, Germany, from the UK, simply dial the UK exit code, 00, followed by Germany’s country code, then add the area code of Frankfurt without any leading 0, i.e., 69, and the local phone numbers.

Eg, If a local number is 12345678, then dial 00 49 69 1234 5678 or +49 69 1234 5678 if you are using a cell phone.