This is the telephone area code for Heidelberg and surrounding areas in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
How to Call Heidelberg from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (6221 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Heidelberg from United States
011 49 6221 12345678
Where:
011 = United States exit code
49 = Germany country code
6221 = Heidelberg area code (06221 without the 0)
12345678 = Local Heidelberg phone number
Quick Facts
Heidelberg Area Code Coverage
The 06221 area code covers Heidelberg and its surrounding metropolitan area on the Neckar River:
Altstadt
Heidelberg Castle, Old Bridge, Hauptstrasse, market square
Bergheim
University district, cultural venues, residential areas
Neuenheim
University campus, Philosopher's Walk, botanical garden
Weststadt
Residential neighborhoods, parks, local commerce, community facilities
Handschuhsheim
Historic district, Tiefburg castle, residential areas
Greater Heidelberg
University of Heidelberg, research institutes, romantic tourism
Major German Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Heidelberg from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Japan
010
China
00
France
00
United Kingdom
00
Switzerland
00