France Calling Code
is +33
Reaching Paris, Lyon, or Bordeaux? France answers on +33. Pay only for the minutes you talk and ring any French mobile or landline straight from your browser at cheap per minute rates.
Dialing France, One Step at a Time
Inside France numbers run to a tidy 10 digits, yet a few extra rules apply once you are calling in from another country.
Exit Code
Start with your own exit code.
011 from the USA and Canada.
00 across the UK and Europe.
France Code (+33)
Add +33, the prefix that hands your call to the French network.
Drop the Zero
Enter the 9 remaining digits.
Remember: the leading '0' on the area code goes away.
Example: Calling Paris
Locally a Paris number reads as 01 23 45 67 89. Calling in from another country, that first 0 simply drops away.
France Area Codes (Zones)
For landlines, France splits across 5 geographic zones.
| Region / City | Coverage | Prefix |
|---|---|---|
| Paris & Île-de-France | Zone 1 | 01 |
| Northwest (Nantes, Rennes) | Zone 2 | 02 |
| Northeast (Lille, Strasbourg) | Zone 3 | 03 |
| Southeast (Lyon, Marseille) | Zone 4 | 04 |
| Southwest (Bordeaux, Toulouse) | Zone 5 | 05 |
| Mobile Phones | Nationwide | 06 / 07 |
| VoIP / Internet Lines | Non-geographic | 09 |
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France
A call to France should be easy on your wallet. Intercalling routes around the old carrier networks and the steep fees they pile on, whether you are reaching a business in Paris or relatives out in Provence.
- Cheap per minute rates to French landlines
- Low per minute rates to French mobiles (06/07)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for France?
France uses the country calling code +33. Enter it first whenever you are dialing from outside the country.
Do I dial the zero in French numbers?
No. From abroad the leading zero comes off. Take the number 01 44 55 66 77 and you would dial +33 1 44 55 66 77.
How do I call a French mobile?
Mobiles in France open with 06 or 07. From another country, dial +33 and then the 9 digits with the 0 removed, such as +33 6 12 34 56 78.
Are calls to France expensive?
Legacy carriers tend to charge a lot, while pay as you go VoIP from Intercalling brings the cost down to just a few cents per minute.
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