Cheap Calls to Germany
From $0.04/min
Call any German landline or mobile directly from your browser. Landlines from $0.04/min, mobiles from $0.75/min.
Need to call a German embassy, the Ausländerbehörde, or Deutsche Bank? Good luck getting them on WhatsApp. German institutions run on landlines — and with GlobCall, a 30-minute call to sort out your visa costs only $1.20. No hold music anxiety, no carrier bill shock.
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Germany
Mobile rate
$0.75/min
Landline rate
$0.04/min
Common greeting
Guten Tag (Good day — formal)
Common goodbye
Auf Wiederhören (Goodbye — on phone)
How far does your credit go?
6 min
125 min
13 min
250 min
26 min
500 min
66 min
1,250 min
Credits never expire • Add more anytime from $5
Pro tip: German businesses, banks, and government offices use landlines. Ask for the Festnetz (landline) number and save 95% vs. mobile rates.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Germany?
Calling Germany shouldn't cost a fortune — but carriers worldwide charge $0.30–3.00/min without international add-ons. GlobCall landline rates start at $0.04/min. That's 7–75x cheaper than what your carrier charges.
| Calling from | Typical carrier | Carrier rate | GlobCall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | AT&T / Verizon | $0.30–3.00/min | $0.04/min |
| 🇬🇧 UK | BT / Vodafone | £0.10–1.50/min | $0.04/min |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Bell / Rogers | CAD 0.20–2.00/min | $0.04/min |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Telstra / Optus | AUD 0.25–2.50/min | $0.04/min |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Spark / Vodafone | NZD 0.30–2.00/min | $0.04/min |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Vodacom / MTN | ZAR 3.00–15.00/min | $0.04/min |
Carrier rates shown are standard pay-per-use without international add-ons (as of early 2026). GlobCall rate shown is for landlines. Mobile calls are $0.75/min.
AT&T (USA)
$3–30
10 min to Germany landline
Telstra (AU)
$2.50–25
10 min to Germany landline
GlobCall
$0.40
Same 10 min call
A weekly 15-minute call to a German landline costs about $31/year with GlobCall. Through a US carrier, that same habit runs $234–2,340 depending on your provider. Check rates for other European countries →
How to Call Germany from Your Browser
No calling card, no carrier add-on, Skype closed down — here's why. Five steps, under a minute.
Go to GlobCall.com and sign in
Or create a free account — takes 30 seconds with just an email.
Select Germany 🇩🇪 from the dropdown
The country code +49 is added automatically.
Enter the phone number
Drop the leading 0 from the area code. Berlin 030 → enter 30. Mobile 0171 → enter 171.
See the per-minute rate displayed
You know exactly what you'll pay before the call connects. $0.04/min for landlines, $0.75/min for mobiles.
Click Call — connected in seconds
The call routes over your internet connection. On decent WiFi or 4G, it sounds like a regular phone call.
Dialing format
- Landlines: Area code (without 0) + local number (e.g., Berlin: 30 1234567)
- Mobiles: Number without leading 0 (e.g., 171 1234567 for 0171 1234567)
- Country code: +49 — GlobCall adds this automatically
Major Germany area codes
Drop the leading 0 when entering the number in GlobCall. We handle the +49 formatting.
How to tell landlines from mobiles
- Landlines: Start with city codes (030, 089, 040, etc.)
- Mobiles: Start with 015x, 016x, or 017x
When calling a business, ask for their Festnetz (landline) number — it's almost always cheaper.
Why GlobCall for Calls to Germany
Calling cards have hidden fees and expiration dates. Carrier international plans cost $10–15/month whether you call or not. And Google Voice doesn't work outside the US. Here's what's different.
You see the price before you dial
The per-minute rate shows on screen before the call connects. Landline or mobile — you know exactly what you'll pay. No connection fee, no minute-rounding.
Perfect for German bureaucracy
Visa offices, the Ausländerbehörde, German consulates, banks — all run on landlines. With GlobCall, an hour on hold costs $2.40. Your carrier? $180+.
Landlines 95% cheaper than mobiles
German businesses overwhelmingly use landlines. Ask for the Festnetz number and pay $0.04/min instead of $0.75/min. Your wallet will thank you.
Same rate from anywhere
Whether you're in New York, London, Sydney, or São Paulo — the rate to Germany stays the same. No location-based surcharges.
Shared balance for the family
One account works on multiple devices. Everyone in your household can call Germany using the same credit — no separate purchases needed.
Works for business too
Calling suppliers in Munich, partners in Frankfurt, or your German branch office? GlobCall supports team accounts with shared billing and call logs.
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Who Calls Germany?
Germany is Europe's largest economy and a major destination for business, education, and immigration. Millions of people worldwide need to call German numbers regularly.
~1.5 million
German-Americans maintaining family ties, business travelers, students, and companies with German operations. Finance, automotive, and tech connections run deep.
~3 million in DE
The largest immigrant community in Germany. Millions of Turkish families call between countries weekly — parents, grandparents, cousins.
~300,000
Post-Brexit expats, business connections, and families. Financial services and automotive industries have heavy Germany ties.
~2 million in DE
Large Polish community in Germany. Cross-border families and workers call frequently to coordinate visits and family matters.
~100,000
German-Australians, backpackers getting visas sorted, and business travelers dealing with European HQs.
~200,000
German-Canadians, students, and businesses. Montreal and Toronto have active German business communities.
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Good to know before you call
Germany has about 107 million mobile connections across three main carriers: Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and O2 (Telefónica). But here's what most people don't realize: German businesses, government offices, and many households still rely heavily on landlines. That's good news for your wallet.
When to call
Germany is on Central European Time (CET/CEST). Best window for business: 9 AM–5 PM German time. For family, evenings 6–9 PM work well.
Country code
+49
GlobCall adds it for you
Emergency (Germany)
Police 110 · Fire/Ambulance 112
Common reasons people call Germany
- Immigration & visas: German consulates, the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office), visa appointment lines. These offices operate on landlines and often have long hold times — with GlobCall, waiting 30 minutes costs just $1.20.
- Banking: Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Sparkasse — opening accounts, managing finances from abroad, or helping elderly parents. German banks require phone verification for many transactions.
- Business calls: Reaching suppliers, partners, or branch offices. Germany is the EU's largest economy — if you do business in Europe, you're calling Germany.
- Family: German expats calling parents and grandparents who aren't on WhatsApp. Many older Germans prefer the Festnetz (landline) over smartphones.
- Healthcare: Scheduling appointments, coordinating care for relatives, dealing with German health insurance (Krankenkasse).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest way to call Germany from the US?
A browser-based VoIP service. US carriers charge $0.30–3.00/min for calls to Germany without an international plan. GlobCall is $0.04/min to landlines and $0.75/min to mobiles — no monthly fee, no contract. For business calls to offices and banks, landlines are the way to go.
Can I call a German landline from abroad?
Yes — and it's significantly cheaper than calling mobiles. German businesses, government offices, banks, and many households still use landlines. At $0.04/min, a 25-minute call costs just $1. Enter the number with the area code (without the leading 0) and GlobCall handles the +49.
What is the country code for Germany?
+49. For landlines, that's +49 plus the area code (drop the leading 0) plus the local number. For mobiles, +49 followed by the mobile number (drop the leading 0). Example: Berlin landline 030 1234567 becomes +49 30 1234567. GlobCall adds the +49 automatically.
Can I call Germany for free?
WhatsApp and FaceTime are free if both people have the app and stable internet. But they can't reach landlines, businesses, government offices like the Ausländerbehörde, or anyone without a smartphone. GlobCall gives you one free call to try it, then landlines are just $0.04/min.
How do I call a German mobile number?
German mobile numbers start with 015, 016, or 017. On a regular phone: dial +49 followed by the number without the leading 0 (e.g., +49 171 1234567). On GlobCall: pick Germany, enter the number as given, we handle the formatting.
Why are German mobile calls more expensive than landlines?
Mobile termination fees in Germany are set by EU regulation and carriers charge more to connect calls to mobile networks. Landlines use traditional infrastructure with lower costs. If you're calling a business, bank, or office, they likely have a landline — use that and save 95%.
Are calling cards worth it for Germany?
Usually not. Most charge hidden connection fees ($0.50–1.00 per call) and bill in 3-minute blocks. The advertised rate disappears fast. GlobCall has no connection fee, bills per actual minute, and your balance never expires.
Do I need to install anything?
No. GlobCall runs in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Open the site, sign in, dial. Works on your laptop, phone, or tablet — anywhere with internet.
How does billing work?
Buy credit from $5. The per-minute cost is deducted as you talk. You see the rate before the call starts. Unused credit stays in your account indefinitely — it doesn't expire.
What's the time difference between the US and Germany?
Germany is on Central European Time (CET), which is 6 hours ahead of US East Coast and 9 hours ahead of US West Coast. During daylight saving (late March to late October), it's 6/9 hours ahead. Best time for calls: 9 AM–12 PM Eastern catches German afternoon.
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