This is the telephone area code for Cologne and surrounding areas in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How to Call Cologne from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (221 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Cologne from France
00 49 221 12345678
Where:
00 = France exit code
49 = Germany country code
221 = Cologne area code (0221 without the 0)
12345678 = Local Cologne phone number
Quick Facts
Cologne Area Code Coverage
The 0221 area code covers Cologne and surrounding areas in North Rhine-Westphalia:
Innenstadt
Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, Rhine River promenade
Lindenthal
University of Cologne, Aachener Weiher, Stadtwald
Ehrenfeld
Creative district, breweries, Helios Theatre
Nippes
Neusser Straße, Blücherpark, residential areas
Köln-Deutz
Koelnmesse trade fair, Lanxess Arena, Rheinauhafen
Greater Cologne
Cologne/Bonn Airport, Leverkusen, Brühl
Major German Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Cologne from these countries, use these exit codes:
Netherlands
00
Belgium
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
France
00
Switzerland
00