Dial France from
the UK for Less
The country code from the United Kingdom to France is +33. Intercalling strips out the markup and the setup, so you dial France straight from a browser tab and pay only for the minutes you actually use.
What you pay for
- Outbound: Pay per minute, no dedicated number needed.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
What you pay for
- Outbound: Pay per minute, no dedicated number needed.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Dialing France from the UK, Step by Step
A handful of quick steps puts you through to any French landline or mobile, all at a low per minute rate.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00.
That is the usual exit code for placing an international call from the UK.
(On mobile or VoIP, just press +)
France Code (+33)
Dial 33.
That routes your call onto the French telephone network.
Area Code & Number
Enter the 9-digit French number.Important: leave off the leading zero!
Why You Drop the Zero
Every French area code and mobile number opens with '0' (for example 01 for Paris, 06 for mobiles). Whenever you call from abroad, that leading zero has to go.
French Area Codes
France splits into 5 geographic zones numbered 01-05. Drop the '0' any time you dial from another country.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | ÃŽle-de-France | 01 |
| Marseille | Southeast | 04 |
| Lyon | Southeast | 04 |
| Toulouse | Southwest | 05 |
| Nice | Southeast | 04 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | Northwest | 02 |
| Strasbourg | Northeast | 03 |
| Montpellier | Southeast | 04 |
| Bordeaux | Southwest | 05 |
| Lille | Northeast | 03 |
Reaching French Mobiles
French mobile numbers open with 06 or 07. Leave the 0 off when you call from the UK.
Low Cost Calls to France
From the UK
A call to France on a UK mobile (EE, O2, Vodafone, Three) can run up a steep bill. Intercalling routes around those carriers altogether and hands you local rates instead.
- Skip the steep international charges from UK carriers
- Reach French mobiles and landlines for pennies a minute
- Pay as you go, with no contract to sign
- Sharp, clear audio to Paris, Marseille & beyond
Save Money
Undercuts the usual BT or Virgin Media international pricing.
Any Region
Ring Paris, Brittany, or the Alps on one and the same low rate.
Secure
Encrypted WebRTC keeps every call private.
Instant
No SIM to swap. Open your browser and the call goes through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dialing code do I use for France from the UK?
France uses the country code +33. On a UK landline you start with 0033, while on a mobile you can simply enter +33.
Should I leave off the zero when I call France?
Yes. French numbers normally begin with a 0, such as 01 for Paris. Calling from the UK, you drop that leading zero.
How do I reach a French mobile from the UK?
Enter +33 and then the 9-digit mobile number without its leading 0. So a number listed as 06 12 34 56 78 becomes +33 6 12 34 56 78.
Does calling France from the UK cost anything?
Standard UK networks do charge for calls to France. Intercalling is a far cheaper option built on VoIP, billed by the minute.
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