0551 area code — Göttingen
In Germany, the area code 0551 covers Göttingen. Numbers are written internationally as +49 551.
* Germany spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Göttingen
- From abroad
- +49 551 XXX XXXX
- Within Germany
- 0551 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +49
About the 0551 area code
When you see a number beginning +49 551, it belongs to Göttingen: the 49 is Germany's country calling code and 551 is the area code.
Area codes like 0551 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 Göttingen?
Göttingen uses the area code 0551, written internationally as +49 551.
How do I call Göttingen from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +49 551, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Göttingen?
Göttingen is in the Europe/Berlin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0551 a mobile or a landline code?
0551 is a geographic (landline) area code for Göttingen. Mobile numbers in Germany use their own separate prefixes.