How many digits do German area codes for telephones have?
Q: How many digits do German area codes for telephones have?
A: German area codes for telephones have two to five digits, not counting the first zero.
Q: When should the first or "leading" zero be dialled when calling from Germany?
A: The first or "leading" zero must be dialled when calling from inside Germany, but not when calling from outside Germany.
Q: Is the area code needed when dialling another telephone in the same area?
A: No, the area code is not needed when dialling another telephone in the same area, unless one of the telephones is a mobile phone.
Q: What is the usual pattern with regards to the length of area codes for different locations?
A: Usually shorter area codes are used by larger cities, while longer area codes are used by smaller towns.
Q: What does the first digit (after the leading zero) of the area code indicate?
A: The first digit shows the region. For instance, (0)2 area codes are for the west, while (0)4 area codes are for the north.
Q: What are some examples of special numbers in Germany that start with (0)1?
A: Special numbers that start with (0)1 include mobile phones (015, 016, 017), shared cost service (0180), televoting numbers (013), and 010 for dial-around services.
Q: What happened to the old codes for free phone and premium-rate numbers in Germany?
A: The old codes 0130 for free phone numbers and 0190 for premium-rate numbers have been moved to 0800 and 0900 to meet international standards.
