Have you ever gotten frustrated trying to place an international call to Germany? You double-check the number, everything seems correct, but your call won’t connect. The culprit might be a simple misconception: there is no “491” country code.
491 country code
The true country code for Germany is 49. This code precedes all German phone numbers when dialing internationally. So, if you’re calling someone in Berlin from Egypt, for example, the dial string would look something like this:
- Your Exit Code (usually 011 for Egypt) + 49 (Germany’s country code) + Local Berlin phone number
Be sure to omit the leading zero from the local German number when dialing internationally.
Why the confusion around “491”? It’s possible someone might have accidentally added an extra digit or misinterpreted information online. Remember, any phone number starting with “491” is not a valid German number.
Here’s a quick recap:
- To call Germany from abroad, use the country code 49.
- Do not include “491”.
- Omit the leading zero from the local German number.
With the correct country code, you should be able to connect with your loved ones or business contacts in Germany without any more trouble.
