0561 area code — Kassel
Phone numbers in Kassel, Germany use the area code 0561. Numbers are written internationally as +49 561.
* Germany spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Kassel
- From abroad
- +49 561 XXX XXXX
- Within Germany
- 0561 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +49
About the 0561 area code
Locally the code appears as 0561; from outside Germany you replace the leading 0 with +49 561.
Area codes like 0561 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 Kassel?
Kassel uses the area code 0561, written internationally as +49 561.
How do I call Kassel from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +49 561, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kassel?
Kassel is in the Europe/Berlin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0561 a mobile or a landline code?
0561 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kassel. Mobile numbers in Germany use their own separate prefixes.