How to call France
- From mobile
- +33 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 33 x xx xx xx xx
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How to call France from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial France from abroad
How to make a call to France from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 33Country code of France
- x xx xx xx xx9 digits
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call France
00 or 011 before 33
The exit code depends on where you call from.
- Most countries00 33
- US and Canada011 33
Dial mobiles with 6 or 7
Dial +33 6 or +33 7, never the 0 before it.
- Fails
- +33 06 xx xx xx xx
- Works
- +33 6 xx xx xx xx
Call between 8:00 and 22:00
Offices in France also close on the holidays listed below.
How France phone numbers work
- Length
- Every France number has 9 digits after +33
- Landlines
- Starts with 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05. The digits used to show the region, but a number can now move anywhere in France
- Mobiles
- Starts with 06 or 07
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 08
Want to call France?
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When to call France
The time now in France, and the best hours to call. Most of France keeps the time of Paris, so the time difference is one number, and daylight saving time moves it.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in France
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Nov11Armistice DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
- May1Labor DaySaturday
Why a call to France fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a French number is for calls inside France. From abroad, leave it out: +33 takes its place, so 01 23 45 67 89 becomes +33 1 23 45 67 89.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 reaches +33 from France, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, dial the exit code 011 before 33.
Questions
How do I call France from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 33 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 33?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call France mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +33, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to France not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in France now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in France. Most of France keeps the time of Paris
How much does it cost to call France?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include France. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I call France for free, or make a free call to France mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +33 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 33 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
What's the best way to call France: WhatsApp call France, or an internet call to France number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in France needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to France with an international call?
The country code of France is +33
How do you call France from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call France number from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +33, then the 9-digit number