This is the primary telephone area code for Kassel and its surrounding urban districts in the state of Hesse (Hessen), Germany.
How to Call Kassel from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (561 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kassel from the United States
011 49 561 123456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
49 = Germany country code
561 = Kassel area code (0561 without the 0)
123456 = Local Kassel phone number
Quick Facts
Kassel Area Code Coverage
The 0561 area code covers central Kassel and key city districts including:
City Center
Königsplatz, Oberneustadt, Unterneustadt, Hauptbahnhof
North Kassel
Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Döhren, Harleshausen
South Kassel
Südstadt, Brasselsberg, Kirchditmold
East Kassel
Bettenhausen, Nordshausen, Wolfsanger
West Kassel
Wehlheiden, Rothenditmold, Ihringen*
Outskirts
*Note: Some neighboring municipalities like Fuldatal or Vellmar may use 0561 or adjacent codes (e.g., 0561/05604)
Major Germany Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Kassel from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011