How to call France from India
- From mobile
- +33 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 33 x xx xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial France from India
How to make a call to France from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A mobile adds the exit code when you type +, so +33 and 00 33 reach the same number.
- 00India exit code
- 33Country code of France
- x xx xx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +33 x xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +33 1 23 45 67 89
- Mobile
- +33 1 23 45 67 89
- Landline
- 00 33 1 23 45 67 89
Before you call France
Drop the 0 after 33
A French number is written with a leading 0, and that 0 does not get dialed from India.
- Fails
- 00 33 0 x xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 00 33 x xx xx xx xx
Calling a France toll free number
Dial it from India like any other French number, with the 9 digits after the country code.
- Dial 00
- Dial 33
- Dial the 9 digits
Calling France cell phones with +33
A contact saved with +33 works from a mobile in India. A landline needs 00 33.
- Mobile+33
- Landline00 33
Calling France from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.16/min. Airtel and Jio include no France calls in a plan, and Vi needs an ISD Pack, so each call adds a charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.12 landline · $0.15 mobile + tax |
 | $0.021 + tax |
 | $0.16 + tax$0.062 + tax with plan |
Want to call France?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call France
The time now in France, and the best hours to call. France changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to Kolkata moves between 3.5 and 4.5 hours.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata
- October to March: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom any country, a call to France also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call France from India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to France included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes France in a plan
How much does it cost to call France from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.16 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call France?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 33. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +33 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 33 and the 9-digit number
How to call France from India for free, and is a free call to France possible?
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 to call France from India on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in France without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a France landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number
How do I call France from India for an international call to France?
Dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +33 works too
Can I call France on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 33 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to France
Why isn't my call going through to France?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call France?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in France. March to October: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata. October to March: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata
How does Airtel charge for calls to France?
Airtel charges $0.12 a minute to a landline in France and $0.15 to a mobile
How does Jio charge for calls to France?
Jio charges $0.021 a minute to a landline in France and $0.021 to a mobile