This is the telephone area code for Münster and surrounding areas in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How to Call Münster from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (251 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Münster from Netherlands
00 49 251 12345678
Where:
00 = Netherlands exit code
49 = Germany country code
251 = Münster area code (0251 without the 0)
12345678 = Local Münster phone number
Quick Facts
Münster Area Code Coverage
The 0251 area code covers Münster and its surrounding metropolitan area:
Altstadt
Prinzipalmarkt, St. Paul's Cathedral, historic gabled houses
Überwasser
University district, Aasee lake, botanical garden
Geist
Residential areas, green spaces, cultural venues
Kinderhaus
Suburban district, Allwetterzoo, family neighborhoods
Hiltrup
Residential areas, Max-Clemens-Kanal, recreational spaces
Greater Münster
Peace of Westphalia sites, bicycle infrastructure, university hospitals
Major German Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Münster from these countries, use these exit codes:
Netherlands
00
Belgium
00
Denmark
00
United Kingdom
00
France
00
United States
011