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How to Call Germany from Australia: Complete Dialing Guide

Calling Germany from Australia is straightforward once you know the sequence. Here's the exact format plus money-saving tips.

The Dialing Formula

0011 + 49 + Area Code (without leading 0) + Local Number

Step-by-Step

  1. 0011 – Australia's international exit code
  2. 49 – Germany's country code
  3. Area code – Drop the leading '0' from German area codes
  4. Local number – The remaining digits

Major German Area Codes (Landlines)

Calling German Mobiles

German mobile numbers start with 015, 016, 017 (e.g., 0171 1234567).

From Australia: 0011 49 171 1234567 (drop the leading 0)

Note: Mobile prefixes don't indicate geography – they're carrier-based.

Cost Comparison (Typical Australian Carriers)

City/RegionArea CodeDial from Australia
Berlin0300011 49 30 XXXX XXXX
Munich (München)0890011 49 89 XXXX XXXX
Hamburg0400011 49 40 XXXX XXXX
Frankfurt0690011 49 69 XXXX XXXX
Cologne (Köln)02210011 49 221 XXXX XXXX
Stuttgart07110011 49 711 XXXX XXXX
Düsseldorf02110011 49 211 XXXX XXXX
Dortmund02310011 49 231 XXXX XXXX
MethodApprox. Cost/minBest For
Mobile (standard roaming)$3.00 - $5.00+Emergency only
Mobile (int'l add-on pack)$0.50 - $1.50Occasional calls
Landline (Telstra/Optus/Vodafone)$0.20 - $0.80Regular calls from home
VoIP Apps (WhatsApp, Signal, Viber, Telegram)Free (data only)Best option – both parties need app
VoIP Services (Skype, Rebtel, Voxofon)$0.02 - $0.10Calling landlines/mobiles cheaply
Calling Cards (Lyca, Lebara, Amantel)$0.05 - $0.15No smartphone/data

Pro Tips

  • Time difference: Germany is UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST). Australia is UTC+8 to UTC+11. 7-9 hour difference. Call 7-9 AM AEST = 10 PM-12 AM Germany (bad). Call 6-8 PM AEST = 10 AM-12 PM Germany (good).
  • Save as contact: Store in international format: +49 30 1234567 – phone auto-adds exit code
  • Check for "0" prefix: German numbers often written as 030 1234567 – remove the 0 when dialing internationally
  • Emergency in Germany: 112 (EU standard) – works from any phone

Example Scenarios

  • Berlin landline (030) 1234567: 0011 49 30 1234567
  • Munich mobile 0171 9876543: 0011 49 171 9876543
  • Frankfurt business 069 87654321: 0011 49 69 87654321

Best advice: Use WhatsApp/Signal/Telegram for free calls over WiFi/data. Only use traditional dialing for landlines or contacts without smartphones.

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