Germany → Croatia
Over 400,000 Croatian citizens live in Germany. Whether you're checking in with family in Zagreb, Split, or Dubrovnik, Sayfone lets you call Croatia directly from your browser.
$1.22
Per minute
+385
Country code
HD
Call quality
Active callers now: 180
Landline rate
$1.22/min
Mobile rate
$1.22/min
Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.
Average call quality
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220
min / month
~$59.78/min
~$45.14/min
~$26.84/min
~$6.10/min
$1.220/min
Annual saving vs. AT&T
Based on 220 min/month
WHY THIS ROUTE
Germany is home to one of the largest Croatian communities in Europe, making this a high-demand calling corridor rooted in decades of migration and deep family ties.
Approximately 425,000 Croatian citizens live in Germany as of 2024 — not counting those with dual citizenship. Many are first- or second-generation immigrants who maintain close ties with relatives back in Croatia.
Croatian migration to Germany began with the Gastarbeiter (guest worker) wave of the 1960s. After Croatia joined the EU in 2013, roughly 120,000 more people emigrated from Croatia to Germany by 2020, renewing the corridor's importance for voice calls home.
Germany hosts 85 Croatian Catholic Missions and numerous cultural, sports, and folklore associations. Regular phone calls complement community life, helping families coordinate visits, celebrate holidays, and stay informed about events in Croatia.
RATES
Sayfone offers straightforward per-minute pricing for calls to Croatia — landlines and mobiles. No need to compare bundled plans or carrier add-ons.
Did you know?
Germany and Croatia share the same time zone (CET/CEST) year-round, making it easy to call during normal waking hours without worrying about offsets.
Sayfone rates to Croatia
| Destination | Type | Rate/min |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | Landline & Mobile | 122¢/min |
Rate shown is per minute. Calls are billed per minute from your browser.
HOW IT WORKS
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Dialer
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Type the full number including Croatia's country code +385, followed by the area or mobile code and subscriber number. For example: +385 1 XXX XXXX for Zagreb.
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Review the per-minute rate of 1.2¢/min displayed before connecting, then call directly from your browser at the shown rate.
COMMON CHALLENGES
International calls can be frustrating. Here are common issues and how to avoid them.
Croatian numbers require dropping the domestic trunk prefix '0' when dialing internationally. Forgetting this step — or misplacing the +385 country code — is a frequent reason calls fail to connect.
Standard carrier international rates for calls to Croatia from Germany can vary widely depending on your provider and plan. Many callers are surprised by the cost when they check their bill.
Calling cards and prepaid services sometimes route through low-quality connections, leading to echo, delay, or dropped calls that make conversation difficult.
Some services charge different rates for Croatian mobiles versus landlines. With Sayfone, the displayed rate of 1.2¢/min covers calls to Croatia without separate landline and mobile pricing tiers.
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TIPS & TIMING
Germany and Croatia share the same time zone, making scheduling easy. Here are practical pointers for better calls.
Same time zone
CET / CEST
Germany and Croatia both use Central European Time and switch to CEST on the same dates.
Best for family calls
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evenings work well since both countries are at the same local time — no offset to calculate.
Best for business calls
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Standard business hours align perfectly between German and Croatian offices.
Sources
CET/CEST year-round confirmation
POPULAR DESTINATIONS
Whether reaching family in the capital or on the coast, here are the cities German-based callers connect with most.
Zagreb
Croatia's capital and largest city. Dial +385 1 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number to reach Zagreb landlines. Many Croatian diaspora families in Germany originate from the Zagreb area.
Best time to call from Germany: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (same time as Germany)
Photo brief: Zagreb Croatia skyline cathedral Unsplash
Split
The second-largest city, on the Dalmatian coast. Dial +385 21 plus the 6-digit subscriber number. A popular connection point for families with roots in Dalmatia.
Best time to call from Germany: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (same time as Germany)
Photo brief: Split Croatia Diocletian Palace harbour Unsplash
Rijeka
Croatia's principal port city in the Kvarner region. Dial +385 51 plus the subscriber number. Rijeka has long-standing links with Germany through trade and migration.
Best time to call from Germany: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (same time as Germany)
Photo brief: Rijeka Croatia waterfront panorama Unsplash
Sources
Area codes: Zagreb 1, Split 21, Rijeka 51
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