Making Calls To Cologne, Germany: A Guide For Canadians

To call Cologne, Germany from Canada, you must first dial the international prefix, 011, followed by Germany's country code, 49. Next, you will need to dial the phone number, which will be 5 to 11 digits, including the area code. For example, if you are calling a landline in Frankfurt, your dialling format will be 011 49 1X ???? ????(?), where 1X can be 15, 16 or 17.

International and German country codes

When calling from Canada to Germany, you will need to follow the international dialling format. This includes using the right country and area codes for Germany.

International Dialing Format

Firstly, you need to dial the international access number or international exit code. This is usually 00 or +.

Secondly, enter the country code for Germany, which is 49.

Thirdly, dial the area code for the German recipient. For example, the area code for Berlin is 30, for Munich is 89, and for Frankfurt is 69.

Finally, enter the phone number for Germany, ensuring it is correct. If the mobile number has a preceding 0, remove it.

Example

So, for example, if you wanted to call the number 1234-5678 in Berlin, Germany, from Canada, you would need to dial:

00 49 30 1234-5678 or +49 30 1234-5678

Calling from a Cell Phone

If you are calling from a cell phone, you can usually use 01149 and +49 interchangeably.

Emergency Numbers

It is important to note that Germany has two main emergency numbers: 112 and 110. Dialling 112 will connect you to ambulance and fire brigade services, while dialling 110 will connect you to the police.

German phone number formatting

To call Cologne, Germany from Canada, you must first dial the international prefix, which is 011. Then, you need to dial the country code for Germany, which is 49. After that, you need to dial the area code for Cologne, which is 221, and finally, the local phone number. So, the dialling format would be 011 49 221 ??? ???? from Canada.

Now, here is some information on German phone number formatting:

German phone numbers are made up of three parts: the country code, the area code, and the local number. The country code for Germany is +49 or 0049. The + is equal to 00, so if you are unable to enter a +, you can simply dial 00. The area code is determined by the location or city in Germany, for example, Berlin's area code is 30, and Munich's is 089. Mobile phone numbers have different area codes, such as 1522. If there is no country code, a 0 must be placed before the area code. For instance, 030 or 01522. The local number is the rest of the phone number. For example, 901820.

When dialling a German phone number, there are three options:

• Dial the international number: +49 30 901820 or 0049 30 901820. This method always works and is necessary when calling from another country.
• Dial the national number: 030 901820. For this, you must place a 0 before the area code. This method can be used when calling from within Germany.
• Dial the local number: 901820. This can be used when calling from the same area.

In German, the DIN 5008 format is used: +49 1522 343333. Each part is separated by a space. Without the area code, it becomes 01522 343333. In English, the E.123 format is used: +49 1522 343333. Without the area code, the format is (01522) 343333.

It is important to note that there is no standard way of writing phone numbers in Germany. Some other common ways of writing German phone numbers include:

• +49 - 89 - 343 80 - 14
• +49 (89) 343 80 - 14
• 0049 (0) 89 343 80 - 14

Additionally, the dash (-) is often used to separate a main phone number from an extension. If the extension does not connect, the switchboard may be reachable by dialling 0 instead of the extension.

Calling a German mobile

To call a German mobile from Canada, you will need to dial the following:

• The exit code, or international access code, which is 011. This is required when making an international call from Canada.
• The country code for Germany, which is 49. This is the same as the country calling code or IDD.
• The phone number of the recipient. For German mobile phones, this will be 10 or 11 digits.

So, the dialling format will look like this: 011 49 ??? ??? ???? or 011 49 ??? ??? ????.

You can replace the 011 country exit code with +, which works on most cell phones. So, the dialling format can also be written as +49 ??? ??? ???? or +49 ??? ??? ????.

Please note that when calling a German mobile phone from Canada, you do not need to include any additional city or area codes.

Calling a German landline

To call a German landline from Canada, you will need to dial the following:

• The international access number or international prefix: 011
• The country code for Germany: 49
• The German landline number, including the area code:
• The area code for the number you are calling, which varies depending on the location in Germany (e.g. 089 for Munich). When calling from within Germany, you need to dial '0' followed by the area code. However, when calling from abroad, you do not need to include the '0' before the area code.
• The phone number, which can be between 5 and 11 digits for a landline.

Please note that when calling a German number, you may need to remove the initial '0' from the phone number. Additionally, some sources suggest that when dialling from a cell phone, you can often interchange 01149 with +49.

German emergency services

To call Cologne, Germany from Canada, you must first dial the international prefix, 011, then Germany's country code, 49, and finally the phone number, removing the initial 0.

Now, here is some detailed information on German emergency services:

Germany has a well-developed and dense network of emergency services, providing emergency care at a high professional standard. The European emergency number, 112, can be used to contact the fire brigade and emergency medical services in Germany. This number can be called toll-free from any phone, including mobile phones and phone booths. The German police can be reached at 110, or via the 112 operator. In some bigger cities, such as Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, or Munich, dispatchers may also understand other languages besides German.

In Germany, emergency medical services (EMS) are provided by individual cities and counties and are primarily financed by the German public health insurance system. The EMS includes ambulance services, emergency physician response, and mobile intensive care units. The EMS system performs two major functions: emergency services and non-emergency services. Emergency services respond to calls concerning immediate danger to life and health, while non-emergency services arrange and provide transport for non-urgent patients between hospitals.

The individual German states are legally responsible for providing emergency services but typically delegate these responsibilities to the district level. Municipalities are then given the responsibility of equipping and operating fire departments, EMS, and disaster response. German law mandates the provision of fire and rescue services, including staffing and equipping them according to levels corresponding to the local population.

There are several organizations that provide EMS in Germany, including the local fire department, the joint medical services of the German Bundeswehr (Army), the county EMS agency, and various non-profit and private organizations, such as the German Red Cross.

The EMS system in Germany has evolved over time, with the first nationwide educational standard for non-physician emergency medical providers introduced in 1977. Today, there are different levels of qualifications within the EMS, including the EMT level, the Paramedic level, and the emergency physician. Paramedics provide the first level of pre-hospital emergency care and are backed up by an emergency physician in life-threatening situations.

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