Germany Phone Number Format
Germany phone numbers use the country code +49. A Germany mobile number is 11 digits and is written 01512 3456789 nationally, or +49 1512 3456789 in international format. In E.164 (the format APIs expect) it is +4915123456789, with no spaces or leading zero.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Country calling code | +49 |
| Example mobile (national) | 01512 3456789 |
| Example mobile (international) | +49 1512 3456789 |
| Example mobile (E.164) | +4915123456789 |
| National number length | 11 digits |
Validate a Germany phone number
How to format a Germany phone number
- Start from the national number as written locally: 01512 3456789.
- Drop the leading trunk digit (the national prefix, usually a leading 0) if present.
- Add the country code +49 in front to dial from abroad: +49 1512 3456789.
- For APIs, SMS, and storage, use E.164, no spaces or dashes: +4915123456789.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Germany?
The international calling code for Germany is +49. You add it before the national number (dropping any leading 0) when dialing from abroad, for example +49 1512 3456789.
How many digits is a Germany phone number?
A Germany mobile number has 11 digits in its national significant number (the part after the +49 country code). Example: 01512 3456789.
How do I write a Germany number in E.164 format?
E.164 is the international standard most APIs and SMS gateways require: a plus sign, the country code, then the national number with no spaces, dashes, or leading zero. For Germany that looks like +4915123456789.
How can I check if a Germany phone number is valid?
Paste the number into the validator above. 1Lookup parses it, checks it against Germany's numbering rules, and returns its line type and carrier so you know whether it is real and reachable.