How to call United States from Germany
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How to call United States from Germany
An example number for calling from Germany to United States, specifically to Washington, D.C., might be as follows:
- 00: This is the international access code for Germany.
- 1: This is the country code for United States.
- 202: This is the area code for Washington, D.C..
- XXX XXXX: This is the local phone number, the length of which may vary.
001 and +1 are often interchangeable on mobile phones.
How to call United States from Germany: step-by-step guide
- Dial the international access code for Germany — 00.
- Enter the country code for United States — 1.
- Dial the area code for the city in United States — 202.
- Finally, dial the local phone number.
Use the same format to send text messages
Area codes for United States
Washington, D.C. | 202 |
New York City | 212 |
Los Angeles | 213 |
Chicago | 312 |
Houston | 713 |
Phoenix | 602 |
San Diego | 619 |
Dallas | 214 |
San Francisco | 415 |
Seattle | 206 |
Philadelphia | 215 |
Boston | 617 |
Washington | 360 |
Las Vegas | 702 |
Atlanta | 404 |
Miami | 305 |
Denver | 303 |