Faxing to Germany requires country code +49 and one rule: drop the leading zero from the German area code. This guide covers the exact format, major city codes, typical rates, GDPR considerations, and a step-by-step walkthrough for sending from the US in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What country code do I need to fax Germany?
Germany's country code is +49. From a US fax machine, dial 011-49 followed by the German area code (without its leading zero) and the local number. Online fax services accept the +49 format directly — no 011 prefix needed.
How do I format a German fax number to dial from the US?
Remove the leading zero from the German area code, then dial +49 + area code + local number. For example, a Berlin number written as 030 1234567 becomes +49 30 1234567. From a physical fax machine in the US, that's 011-49-30-1234567.
What are Germany's major city fax area codes?
The most common German area codes are Berlin (30), Munich (89), Hamburg (40), Frankfurt (69), Cologne (221), Stuttgart (711), and Düsseldorf (211). Always drop the leading zero when dialing internationally — 030 becomes 30, 089 becomes 89, and so on.
Is faxing to Germany GDPR compliant?
Traditional unencrypted fax transmission is not considered GDPR-compliant for personal data by German data protection authorities. For sensitive documents — medical records, HR files, contracts containing personal data — use a GDPR-compliant online fax service that provides encryption and audit logging, such as [mFax Business](https://mfax.to/business/).
What is the cheapest way to fax to Germany from the US?
Online fax services are far cheaper than retail locations for international faxes. Services like mFax.to charge a fraction of the $3–$5 per page that UPS or FedEx Office charges. See our [international fax rates guide](/blog/international-fax-rates/) for a full comparison.