This is the telephone area code for Paderborn and surrounding areas in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How to Call Paderborn from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (5251 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Paderborn from Netherlands
00 49 5251 12345678
Where:
00 = Netherlands exit code
49 = Germany country code
5251 = Paderborn area code (05251 without the 0)
12345678 = Local Paderborn phone number
Quick Facts
Paderborn Area Code Coverage
The 05251 area code covers Paderborn and its surrounding metropolitan area:
Altstadt
Paderborn Cathedral, Pader Springs, Town Hall, market square
Sennelager
Military base, residential areas, parks, local facilities
Schloß Neuhaus
Neuhaus Castle, residential districts, parks, cultural venues
Marienloh
Residential neighborhoods, green spaces, local commerce
Wewer
Residential areas, industrial zones, transportation connections
Greater Paderborn
University of Paderborn, Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, technology parks
Major German Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Paderborn from these countries, use these exit codes:
Netherlands
00
Poland
00
Czech Republic
00
United Kingdom
00
France
00
United States
011