How to Call France 🇫🇷
France's country code is +33. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 33 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 33 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 33 ... |
| From Japan | 010 33 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +33 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. French numbers are written in pairs (06 12 34 56 78); from abroad that's +33 6 12 34 56 78.
Area codes in France
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Paris region | 1 |
| Northwest | 2 |
| Northeast | 3 |
| Southeast | 4 |
| Southwest | 5 |
Calling mobile numbers
French mobiles start with 06 or 07 domestically, so +33 6 or +33 7 from abroad.
Time zones and when to call
France is on CET/CEST like Germany. Lunch is sacred: noon to 2 PM calls to small businesses often go unanswered.
The cheapest ways to call France
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular France phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for France?
The country code is +33. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +33 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling France?
Drop the leading 0. French numbers are written in pairs (06 12 34 56 78); from abroad that's +33 6 12 34 56 78.
How do I call a mobile number in France?
French mobiles start with 06 or 07 domestically, so +33 6 or +33 7 from abroad.
What is the cheapest way to call France?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.