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How do you dial Germany from Tunisia?
- Country code
+49- Mobile numbers
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Example:
+49 170 123 4567Mobile numbers start with 15x, 16x, or 17x. Total length is 10-11 digits after +49.
- Landline numbers
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Example:
+49 30 1234 5678Drop the leading 0 from the area code. Berlin is 30, Munich is 89, Hamburg is 40, Frankfurt is 69.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Keeping the 0 in the area code—dial +49 30, not +49 030
- Expecting fixed-length numbers. German numbers vary: Berlin uses 30, smaller towns use longer codes like 06221
- Calling during lunch break (12-2 PM)—many Germans don't answer personal calls then
When is the best time to call Germany?
Timezone: CET (UTC+1), with daylight saving from March to October
Same timezone
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Same time (Tunisia and Germany share CET) your time)
Tunisia and Germany are in the same timezone most of the year. During German summer time (March-October), Germany is 1 hour ahead.
Business hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Same time (or 1 hour behind in summer) your time)
Germans keep strict business hours. Avoid calling offices after 5 PM or on weekends.
What should you know about calling Germany?
Germany has excellent network coverage. Major carriers are Deutsche Telekom,
Vodafone, and O2. Landlines are still common, especially for older contacts
and businesses. Call quality is consistently high.
Calls to Germany connect reliably. If calling a mobile and it goes to
voicemail, leave a message—Germans check voicemail regularly, unlike
some countries where it's ignored.
Cultural tips
Germans value punctuality—if you schedule a call, be on time. Avoid calling
during meals (12-2 PM lunch, 6-8 PM dinner) or after 9 PM. Sunday is rest
day; many consider it impolite to make non-urgent calls. Business calls
should be brief and to the point.
Holidays to know
Hard to reach people during Christmas (Dec 24-26), New Year's, Easter
(Friday-Monday), and regional holidays. August is peak vacation—many
Germans travel for 2-3 weeks. October 3 is German Unity Day (national
holiday). Carnival week (February) affects Cologne and Düsseldorf areas.
Alternatives to phone calls
WhatsApp is widely used in Germany for messaging and calls. For business
contacts, email is often preferred over phone calls. Video calls via
WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom are common for family conversations.
Frequently asked questions
Why do German phone numbers have different lengths?
Germany assigns area codes by city size. Large cities get short codes
(Berlin: 30, Munich: 89), while smaller towns get longer codes (up to
5 digits). The total number length varies but is usually 10-11 digits
after the country code.
What are the area codes for major German cities?
Major cities (2-digit codes):
Berlin: 30 · Hamburg: 40 · Munich: 89 · Cologne: 221 · Frankfurt: 69 · Düsseldorf: 211 · Stuttgart: 711 · Dortmund: 231 · Essen: 201 · Leipzig: 341 · Bremen: 421 · Dresden: 351 · Hanover: 511 · Nuremberg: 911 · Duisburg: 203
Other important cities:
Bonn: 228 · Mannheim: 621 · Karlsruhe: 721 · Wiesbaden: 611 · Münster: 251 · Augsburg: 821 · Aachen: 241 · Bielefeld: 521 · Freiburg: 761 · Heidelberg: 6221 · Kiel: 431 · Lübeck: 451 · Mainz: 6131 · Rostock: 381 · Potsdam: 331 · Wolfsburg: 5361 · Ulm: 731 · Regensburg: 941
How do I know if a German number is mobile or landline?
Mobile numbers start with 15, 16, or 17 after +49. Common prefixes:
150-159, 160-179. Landlines start with geographic area codes (like 30
for Berlin). If it starts with 1, it's mobile. If it starts with
another digit, it's a landline.
What's the time difference between Tunisia and Germany?
Tunisia and Germany are both in the CET timezone (UTC+1) during winter.
However, Germany observes daylight saving time (March-October) while
Tunisia does not. During German summer time, Germany is 1 hour ahead
of Tunisia.
Is it expensive to call German mobile numbers?
Mobile rates are typically higher than landline rates. If you're calling
frequently, ask your contact if they have a landline or consider using
WhatsApp calls over WiFi instead.
Current rates
$0.05-$0.53/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
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