Area code 40
Hamburg · Hamburg
- Area code
- 40
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Hamburg
- Major cities
- Hamburg
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Note
- Hamburg area code.
This is a domestic area code inside Germany. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 40?
Area code 40 serves Hamburg in Germany, including Hamburg.
What region does area code 40 cover?
Area code 40 covers Hamburg. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a Germany number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 40 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 40 in?
Area code 40 is in the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin.
Is area code 40 the international calling code?
No. 40 is a domestic area code inside Germany, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 40 and the local number.