05255 area code — Altenbeken
In Germany, the area code 05255 covers Altenbeken. Numbers are written internationally as +49 5255.
* Germany spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Altenbeken
- From abroad
- +49 5255 XXX XXXX
- Within Germany
- 05255 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +49
About the 05255 area code
When you see a number beginning +49 5255, it belongs to Altenbeken: the 49 is Germany's country calling code and 5255 is the area code.
Area codes like 05255 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 Altenbeken?
Altenbeken uses the area code 05255, written internationally as +49 5255.
How do I call Altenbeken from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +49 5255, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Altenbeken?
Altenbeken is in the Europe/Berlin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 05255 a mobile or a landline code?
05255 is a geographic (landline) area code for Altenbeken. Mobile numbers in Germany use their own separate prefixes.