Local and long distance calls can be made from all post offices and public telephone booths. Telephone cards are required for most telephone booths. These are available at all post offices in denominations of five and ten euros.

Calling Codes:

Country	Calling code
Australia	0061
Austria	0043
Belgium	0032
Brazil	0055
Canada	001
CIS	007
Czech Republic	00420
Denmark	0045
Finland	00358
France	0033
Great Britain	0044
Hong Kong	00852
Hungary	0036
Israel	00972
Italy	0039
Japan	0081
Korea	0082
Luxembourg	00352
Mexico	0052
Netherlands	0031
Norway	0047
Poland	0048
Russia	007
South Africa	0027
Spain	0034
Sweden	0046
Switzerland	0041
South Korea	0082
USA	001

Post offices in larger towns and cities are generally open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and on Saturdays until midday. At larger railway stations and airports they often stay open for longer and also open on Sundays.

Postage for a standard letter (up to 20g) is €0.55, for postcards €0.45.

To call the police in an emergency, dial 110. The number is the same throughout Germany and is free from public telephone booths. There are also emergency phones at railway stations, in the streets and on the autobahns.

The number to call for the fire service or an ambulance/emergency doctor is 112 throughout Germany.