Always drop the leading 0
German phone numbers displayed domestically start with 0 (e.g., 030 for Berlin, 0170 for mobile). When dialing from Romania, you must remove this leading 0. The country code +49 replaces it.
Quick Answer
From Romania, dial 00 49 (or +49 on a mobile), then the German area code (drop the leading 0) and the local number. For example, to call a Berlin landline 030 1234567, dial 00 49 30 1234567.
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With 680,000 Romanians living in Germany and bilateral trade exceeding $40 billion, this is one of the most important calling corridors from Romania. Sayfone offers calls to Germany at just $0.68/min โ no app download required.
Steps at a glance
Sources
Authoritative source for country code +49
Area code structure and dialing prefix reference
STEP-BY-STEP
Follow these steps to place an international call from Romania to any German landline or mobile number.
From a Romanian landline or mobile, dial 00 to access the international line. On a mobile phone, you can also press and hold 0 to get the + symbol, which works universally.
00 or +
Enter 49, which is Germany's international country code. This routes your call to the German telephone network.
00 49
For landlines, enter the German city area code without the leading 0. For example, Berlin is 30 (not 030), Munich is 89 (not 089). For mobile numbers, enter the mobile prefix without the leading 0, such as 151 (not 0151), 160 (not 0160), or 170 (not 0170).
00 49 30 (Berlin landline) or 00 49 170 (German mobile)
Enter the remaining digits of the phone number. German landline subscriber numbers are typically 3โ8 digits long. Mobile subscriber numbers following the prefix are typically 7โ8 digits.
00 49 30 1234 5678 (Berlin landline) or 00 49 170 1234567 (mobile)
Dialing format reference
+49
Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +49.
Mobile
+49 1XX XXXXXXX (10โ11 digits after country code)
Landline
+49 [area code] [subscriber number] (variable length, 5โ11 digits after country code)
Major city area codes
Sources
Definitive reference for German numbering plan structure
Official regulator of German telephone numbering
Confirms Romania's international exit code 00
DIALING RULES
Before you call, review these rules to avoid common mistakes and ensure your call connects on the first try.
German phone numbers displayed domestically start with 0 (e.g., 030 for Berlin, 0170 for mobile). When dialing from Romania, you must remove this leading 0. The country code +49 replaces it.
Germany has over 5,200 area codes ranging from 2 to 5 digits. Major cities like Berlin (30), Munich (89), Hamburg (40), and Frankfurt (69) have 2-digit codes. Smaller cities have longer codes. Always verify the full area code before dialing.
German mobile numbers use non-geographic prefixes starting with 015x, 016x, or 017x (internationally: +49 15x, +49 16x, +49 17x). These are distinct from landline area codes. Due to mobile number portability, the prefix does not reliably identify the carrier.
Instead of dialing Romania's exit code 00, you can press and hold the 0 key on your mobile to produce the + symbol. Dialing +49 followed by the number works from any country and is the most portable format for saving contacts.
German 0800 (toll-free) and 0900 (premium) numbers generally do not work from outside Germany or may incur international charges. Do not assume a toll-free number will be free when called from Romania.
TIMING & TIPS
Romania (EET/EEST) is 1 hour ahead of Germany (CET/CEST). Both countries observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference is constant year-round.
Whether you're catching up with family in Munich or coordinating with a business partner in Frankfurt, timing your call well ensures you reach people when they're available.
Best for Personal Calls
7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM (Romania)
6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM in Germany โ after work, most people are home
Best for Business Calls
10:00 AM โ 5:00 PM (Romania)
9:00 AM โ 4:00 PM in Germany โ standard business hours
Avoid Late Calls
After 11:00 PM (Romania)
After 10:00 PM in Germany โ most people are asleep
Sources
Confirms 1-hour time difference between Romania and Germany
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your call to Germany isn't connecting, check these common problems and solutions.
The most common issue is forgetting to drop the leading 0 from the German number. If the domestic number is 030 1234567, you must dial 00 49 30 1234567 (not 00 49 030 1234567).
If you're calling from a Romanian landline and forget to dial 00 first, your call won't leave the Romanian network. On a mobile, use + to replace 00.
Numbers starting with 0800 in Germany are toll-free domestically but may be unreachable or charged at international rates when called from Romania. Contact the business for an alternative international number.
Germany has over 5,200 area codes. If your call reaches the wrong city, double-check the area code. For example, Hamburg is 40 and Hanover is 511 โ a single wrong digit can route your call elsewhere.
Some Romanian prepaid SIM cards may not have international calling enabled by default. Contact your Romanian mobile operator (e.g., Vodafone, Orange, Digi) to confirm international calling is active on your plan.
Sources
Common dialing error troubleshooting
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