06221 area code — Heidelberg
Phone numbers in Heidelberg, Germany use the area code 06221. Numbers are written internationally as +49 6221.
* Germany spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Heidelberg
- From abroad
- +49 6221 XXX XXXX
- Within Germany
- 06221 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +49
About the 06221 area code
Locally the code appears as 06221; from outside Germany you replace the leading 0 with +49 6221.
Area codes like 06221 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 Heidelberg?
Heidelberg uses the area code 06221, written internationally as +49 6221.
How do I call Heidelberg from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +49 6221, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg is in the Europe/Berlin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 06221 a mobile or a landline code?
06221 is a geographic (landline) area code for Heidelberg. Mobile numbers in Germany use their own separate prefixes.