0851 area code — Passau
In Germany, the area code 0851 covers Passau. Numbers are written internationally as +49 851.
* Germany spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Passau
- From abroad
- +49 851 XXX XXXX
- Within Germany
- 0851 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +49
About the 0851 area code
When you see a number beginning +49 851, it belongs to Passau: the 49 is Germany's country calling code and 851 is the area code.
Area codes like 0851 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 Passau?
Passau uses the area code 0851, written internationally as +49 851.
How do I call Passau from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +49 851, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Passau?
Passau is in the Europe/Berlin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0851 a mobile or a landline code?
0851 is a geographic (landline) area code for Passau. Mobile numbers in Germany use their own separate prefixes.