Locate a Phone Number in Germany
To locate a phone number in Germany, enter the number (dialling code +49) on TraceHero. The person holding it receives an SMS asking to share their location, and once they agree their position appears on your map. TraceHero works across all Germany networks, including Telekom, Vodafone and O2, with nothing to install and only ever with the recipient's consent.
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How to locate a phone in Germany
From a German mobile number to a pin on the map in three quick steps, no installs, and only ever with the recipient's consent.
- Step 1
Enter the phone number
Type the mobile number you want to locate and, if you like, personalise the SMS the recipient will receive.
- Step 2
Send the consent SMS
TraceHero texts the number a request to share their current location. No app is installed on either phone.
- Step 3
Receive the location
The moment they tap to consent, their position appears on the map in your dashboard, usually within seconds.
Germany mobile numbers & networks
German mobile numbers begin 015, 016 or 017.
Is it legal in Germany?
In the EU, a phone's location is personal data under the GDPR and the ePrivacy rules. TraceHero never returns a location covertly, the recipient receives an SMS and a location is only ever shared after they explicitly consent. You remain responsible for having a lawful basis for each request.
Locating a phone in Germany, FAQ
Can I locate a phone number in Germany?+
Yes. TraceHero works across Germany on every major network, Telekom, Vodafone and O2. Enter the number (the Germany dialling code is +49), the recipient is asked by SMS to share their location, and once they agree it appears on your map.
Is it legal to locate a phone in Germany?+
In the EU, a phone's location is personal data under the GDPR and the ePrivacy rules. TraceHero never returns a location covertly, the recipient receives an SMS and a location is only ever shared after they explicitly consent. You remain responsible for having a lawful basis for each request.
Which Germany networks does TraceHero support?+
TraceHero supports all the main Germany mobile networks, including Telekom, Vodafone and O2. A successful locate still needs the phone switched on, in service, and the recipient's consent.
What does a Germany mobile number look like?+
German mobile numbers begin 015, 016 or 017. In full international format it looks like +49 15X XXXXXXXX. You can type it however you like, TraceHero recognises the Germany format automatically.
Do I need to install anything to locate a phone in Germany?+
No. TraceHero runs entirely remotely. Nothing is installed on your phone or the phone you're locating, you only need the number and the recipient's consent.
How much does it cost to locate a phone in Germany?+
You start with a low 24-hour trial fee that unlocks full access, which then renews as a monthly subscription unless you cancel. Cancelling takes seconds. See the pricing page for the exact amount in EUR.
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Consent-based and encrypted, across Telekom, Vodafone and O2 and every German network.