Call Russia from Germany
Affordable calls from Germany to Russia. No app needed.
Mobile
$1.23
per minute
Landline
$0.57
per minute
Same rate whether you call from Germany or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Russia from Germany
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Russia.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 7 + local number from your Germany phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Russia
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +7, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Moscow
+7-495
Saint Petersburg
+7-812
Novosibirsk
+7-383
Yekaterinburg
+7-343
Kazan
+7-843
Common Issues When Calling Russia
Dialing CodeRussian mobile numbers start with 9 after +7
Russian mobile numbers start with 9 after +7
Russian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 9 (e.g. 9XX-XXX-XX-XX). Dial +7 9XX-XXX-XX-XX. The domestic format uses 8 instead of +7 as the trunk prefix.
FormattingMoscow has area codes 495 and 499
Moscow has area codes 495 and 499
Moscow landlines use 495 or 499 (10 digits after +7). St. Petersburg uses 812. Dial +7 followed by the full 10-digit number including area code.
RoutingSome international calling services may have routing issues
Some international calling services may have routing issues
Due to international sanctions, some carriers have restricted or modified their routing to Russia. If calls fail to connect, try an alternative international calling service.
Calling Russia from Germany
Time difference
Moscow is 2 hours ahead of Germany
Best time to call
Afternoon Germany (4-6 PM CET) = evening Moscow (6-8 PM MSK)
Popular cities called
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan
Peak calling seasons
New Year, Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7), Victory Day (May 9)
Calling tips
Russian-Germans (Russlanddeutsche) form a large community. New Year (Jan 1) is the biggest Russian celebration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Russia from Germany?
With Callana, calls from Germany to Russia cost $1.23/min to mobile phones and $0.57/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Russia from Germany?
Afternoon Germany (4-6 PM CET) = evening Moscow (6-8 PM MSK). Moscow is 2 hours ahead of Germany. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Russia from Germany?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Russia number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in Germany, dial 00 + 7 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Russia?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Russia from Germany immediately.
What is the best way to call Russia from Germany?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from Germany, dial 00 then +7 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Russia not connecting?
Common issues when calling Russia include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.