How To Call Germany From Singapore
Quick Reference Summary
To call Germany from Singapore:
001 + 49 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number
Examples:
- For Berlin landline: 001 + 49 + 30 + XXX XXXX
- For German mobile phone: 001 + 49 + 151 + XXXXXXX
When it’s 3 PM in Singapore, it’s 9 AM in Germany (6 hours behind in summer, 7 hours behind in winter).
How to Call a Landline in Germany
Calling a German landline from Singapore is easy if you follow these steps:
- Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your carrier)
- Dial Germany’s country code: 49
- Dial the area code (without the first 0)
- Dial the local phone number
For example, if you’re calling a Berlin number written as (030) 1234 5678, you would dial 001 49 30 1234 5678 from Singapore.
Important: When people in Germany write down phone numbers, they include a 0 before the area code (e.g., 030 1234 5678). But when you call from Singapore, you need to drop this 0 and just dial the area code after the country code.
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Germany
Calling a German mobile phone follows a similar pattern:
- Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
- Dial Germany’s country code: 49
- Dial the mobile prefix (without the first 0)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number
For example, if the German mobile number is 0151 1234 5678, you would dial 001 49 151 1234 5678 from Singapore.
Remember: German mobile numbers start with 01 followed by another digit when dialed within Germany. From Singapore, you drop the 0 and dial the remaining digits after the country code 49.
Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore
Singapore offers several international access codes depending on which phone company you use:
- 001: SingTel
- 002: M1
- 008: StarHub
The choice of access code might affect how much your call costs. If you’re using a phone card, follow the specific instructions that came with your card.
Understanding German Phone Numbers
Landline Numbers
German landline numbers usually have:
- An area code (with a 0 in front when dialed in Germany)
- A local number (varying length depending on the city)
Total digits: Varies from 8-11 digits including the leading 0
Mobile Numbers
German mobile numbers have:
- A mobile prefix starting with 01 (when dialed in Germany)
- A 7-9 digit personal number
Total digits: 10-11 (when dialed in Germany)
Area Codes for Major German Cities
Here’s a list of area codes for major cities in Germany. Remember to drop the 0 when calling from Singapore:
| City | Area Code (drop the 0 when calling from Singapore) |
|---|---|
| Berlin | 30 |
| Hamburg | 40 |
| Munich (München) | 89 |
| Cologne (Köln) | 221 |
| Frankfurt am Main | 69 |
| Stuttgart | 711 |
| Düsseldorf | 211 |
| Dortmund | 231 |
| Essen | 201 |
| Bremen | 421 |
| Dresden | 351 |
| Leipzig | 341 |
| Hannover | 511 |
| Nuremberg (Nürnberg) | 911 |
| Duisburg | 203 |
Mobile Phone Networks
German mobile numbers start with 01 followed by another digit when dialed within Germany. When calling from Singapore, drop the 0 and dial the remaining digits after the country code 49.
| Network | Prefixes (drop the 0 when calling from Singapore) |
|---|---|
| Telekom (T-Mobile) | 151, 160, 170, 171, 175 |
| Vodafone | 152, 162, 172, 173, 174 |
| O2 | 157, 163, 176, 177, 178, 179 |
| E-Plus | 155, 157, 159, 177, 178 |
Time Difference
Germany is in Central European Time (CET/UTC+1) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST/UTC+2) during summer.
Singapore is in Singapore Standard Time (SST/UTC+8) all year round.
This means:
- During European winter (late October to late March): Germany is 7 hours behind Singapore
- During European summer (late March to late October): Germany is 6 hours behind Singapore
Special Numbers to Know
Service Numbers
- 0800: German toll-free numbers (usually can’t be called from outside Germany)
- 0900: Premium rate services (can’t be called from abroad)
- 115: Government service hotline (not accessible from abroad)
Emergency Numbers
- 110: Police
- 112: Fire/Ambulance These emergency numbers can’t be dialed from outside Germany.
Calling Business Extensions
When calling a business in Germany that has extensions:
- Dial the full international number as usual
- Wait for the automated system to answer
- Then enter the extension number when prompted
Many businesses in Germany might have English language options in their automated systems, especially larger companies.
Best Time to Call
Due to the time difference, you’ll want to plan your call carefully:
- Best time for business calls: 3-5 PM Singapore time (9-11 AM German time)
- Best time for personal calls: 3-10 PM Singapore time (9 AM-4 PM German time)
- Business hours in Germany: Usually 9 AM-5 PM Monday to Friday
Avoid calling too early in the morning Singapore time, as it will be very late at night in Germany.
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