How to Call Germany
Dial the exit code., Dial the country code., Dial the main number with the area code., Wait for the ring tone.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Dial the exit code.
This tells the phone company you are dialing outside of the US.
This code is
011.
Indicate that the call is an international call by dialing
011.
If the call is being made from a cellular phone, the + symbol can be used instead of the 011 international calling code. -
Step 2: Dial the country code.
This is the code that informs the telephone company which country to route the call to.
To call Germany, this code is
49. , Dial the phone number of the person you are trying to reach.
Make sure the number you were given does not include the country code or the area code.
Place the call carefully, making sure that all codes are dialed in the correct order. , It may take longer than normal to connect. -
Step 3: Dial the main number with the area code.
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Step 4: Wait for the ring tone.
Detailed Guide
This tells the phone company you are dialing outside of the US.
This code is
011.
Indicate that the call is an international call by dialing
011.
If the call is being made from a cellular phone, the + symbol can be used instead of the 011 international calling code.
This is the code that informs the telephone company which country to route the call to.
To call Germany, this code is
49. , Dial the phone number of the person you are trying to reach.
Make sure the number you were given does not include the country code or the area code.
Place the call carefully, making sure that all codes are dialed in the correct order. , It may take longer than normal to connect.
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