This is the primary telephone area code for Saarbrücken and its surrounding urban districts in the state of Saarland, Germany.
How to Call Saarbrücken from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (681 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Saarbrücken from the United States
011 49 681 123456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
49 = Germany country code
681 = Saarbrücken area code (0681 without the 0)
123456 = Local Saarbrücken phone number
Quick Facts
Saarbrücken Area Code Coverage
The 0681 area code covers central Saarbrücken and key city districts including:
City Center
Alt-Saarbrücken, St. Johann, Ludwigsplatz, Hauptbahnhof
North Saarbrücken
Güdingen, Brebach-Fechingen, Jägersfreude
South Saarbrücken
Rastpfuhl, Eschberg, Altenkessel
East Saarbrücken
Schafbrücke, Burbach, Dudweiler
West Saarbrücken
Halberg, Malstatt, Roden
Outskirts
Some neighboring towns like Völklingen or Riegelsberg may use 0681 or adjacent codes (e.g., 06898)
Major Germany Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Saarbrücken from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011