Call France
Code is +33
Dial France (+33) from the United States right inside your browser and pay low per minute rates. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you want incoming calls as well.
How pricing works
- Outbound: Pay per minute, no dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
How pricing works
- Outbound: Pay per minute, no dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
Dialing France from the USA, Step by Step
Use the short sequence below to connect to any number in France.
US Exit Code
Punch in 011. That code opens an international line out of the United States.
(On mobile or VoIP, hold 0 to produce +)
France Code (+33)
Add 33. This sends the call through to France.
Region Code & Number
Finish with the region code and the local number.
Important: Leave off the leading zero!
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
French numbers begin with a '0' (for example, 01 in Paris). Calling from the USA, you must leave that zero out.
Dial Codes for Major French Cities
Leave off the leading '0' on each of these when you dial from the USA.
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | ÃŽle-de-France | 1 |
| Marseille | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 4 |
| Lyon | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 4 |
| Toulouse | Occitanie | 5 |
| Nice | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 4 |
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | Pays de la Loire | 2 |
| Strasbourg | Grand Est | 3 |
| Montpellier | Occitanie | 4 |
| Bordeaux | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 5 |
| Lille | Hauts-de-France | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code does France use?
France uses +33. From the USA, dial 011 33, then the number.
Should I include the zero in the area code?
No. French numbers open with 0 (for example, 01 for Paris), yet you leave that zero off when calling from the USA. Dial 011 33 1...
How do I reach a French mobile?
French mobiles begin with 06 or 07. Remove the leading zero and dial 011 33 6 (or 7) followed by the remaining 8-digit number.
How big is the time difference?
France usually runs 6 to 9 hours ahead of the USA. At noon in New York, Paris is already at 6 PM.
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