This is the primary telephone area code for Kiel and its surrounding urban districts in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
How to Call Kiel from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (431 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kiel from the United States
011 49 431 123456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
49 = Germany country code
431 = Kiel area code (0431 without the 0)
123456 = Local Kiel phone number
Quick Facts
Kiel Area Code Coverage
The 0431 area code covers central Kiel and key city districts including:
City Center
Innenstadt, Holstenbrücke, Alter Markt, Hauptbahnhof
North Kiel
Wik, Düsternbrook, Neumühlen
South Kiel
Gaarden, Hassee, Russee
East Kiel
Elmschenhagen, Suchsdorf, Friedrichsort
West Kiel
Mettenhof, Faldera, Schönkirchen*
Outskirts
*Note: Some neighboring towns like Schönkirchen may use 0431 or adjacent codes (e.g., 04344)
Major Germany Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Kiel from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011