An area code is usually a three digit number that identifies a particular telephone service area in a country. The 040 area code is a three-digit geographical dialing code used for telecommunications in various locations in Germany. The area code 040 is assigned to 13 locations in Germany. Mainly you reach landlines that are located in Hamburg.
| AREA CODE | LOCATION |
|---|---|
| 040 | Hamburg |
How to dial from abroad to Hamburg?
For calls coming from abroad, in addition to the German country code (+49 or 0049), one can exclude the preceding zero of the dialing code for Hamburg. So you can dial +49 – 40 – XXXXXXX and add the number of the phone line you want to reach.
How to avoid scam calls?
The best way to deal with an unknown caller, even if the number looks similar to your phone number or has the same area code, is to let the call go unanswered and let the caller leave a voicemail. If there is no voicemail, then either the call was spam, or the message was not that important, to begin with.
On the other hand, if the caller leaves a voicemail, you can decide whether the call was licit or not — but if the voicemail asks for personal information like credit card numbers or social security numbers, it is almost certainly a scam.
Timezone of area code 040
This area is located within the timezone of Central European Time (CET).
Also read: Area code 596, Area code 460, Area code 842, Area code 746, Dublin’s area code
FAQs
Area codes are a part of the telephone number that routes long-distance calls to their destination.
If you spot any of these tactics, then chances are that you are being scammed.
They want your personal information.
You have to pay them first.
You are being asked to make transactions.
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