0201 area code — Essen
0201 is the local dialing code used in Essen, Germany. Numbers are written internationally as +49 201.
* Germany spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Essen
- From abroad
- +49 201 XXX XXXX
- Within Germany
- 0201 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +49
About the 0201 area code
A full number here takes the form +49 201 XXX XXXX — the 201 identifies Essen within Germany's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0201 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Germany number. To actually receive an SMS on a Germany number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Essen?
Essen uses the area code 0201, written internationally as +49 201.
How do I call Essen from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +49 201, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Essen?
Essen is in the Europe/Berlin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0201 a mobile or a landline code?
0201 is a geographic (landline) area code for Essen. Mobile numbers in Germany use their own separate prefixes.