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How to Call France
This guide provides helpful tips for calling France from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to France with confidence.
The France country code is +33. Use +33 as the international dialing prefix for calls to France from any country, then dial the french area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are FR and FRA.
FRANCE COUNTRY CODE
+33
Dial before any french number from outside France
What is the country code for France?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +33 | Dial before a french number |
| ISO Code | FR / FRA | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +33 | Use for calls into France |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 9 digits after +33 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: France uses 1-2 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 6 or 7.
For french numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside France. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call France
Use this universal format: exit code, then +33, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 33 for France.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +33
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
French numbers have no trunk prefix or area codes. Dial the national number directly.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +33 1 23 45 67 89 for a Paris landline and +33 6 12 34 56 78 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 33 area code local number | 011 33 1 23 45 67 89 |
| UK | 00 33 area code local number | 00 33 1 23 45 67 89 |
| Australia | 0011 33 area code local number | 0011 33 1 23 45 67 89 |
| Mobile, any country | +33 area code local number | +33 1 23 45 67 89 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a France number looks like
A french phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +33 and the national number.
Landline
+33 | 1 | 2345678
Mobile
+33 | 6 | 12345678
Number format and length
After +33, french numbers contain 9 digits after +33. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Paris landline | +33 1 XX XX XX XX | +33 1 23 45 67 89 |
| French mobile | +33 6 XX XX XX XX | +33 6 12 34 56 78 |
Format a France number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the french number in international format with +33 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a french number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. French numbers have no trunk prefix to drop.
France number formats and emergency numbers
French numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +33 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 01 | +33 1 |
| Marseille | 04 | +33 4 |
| Lyon | 04 | +33 4 |
| Toulouse | 05 | +33 5 |
| Bordeaux | 05 | +33 5 |
| Nice | 04 | +33 4 |
| Number type | Dialed in France | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from french lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 112 works inside France only. If you are outside France, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside France.
Cost and best time to call France
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call France
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to french landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether french mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
France follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, during daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | FR offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | FR offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | FR offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling France free
Calling France is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes France calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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