How to call France from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to France from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Only a mobile accepts + in place of 00, so on an Irish landline you always dial the exit code.
- 00Ireland 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 of a French number
A French number starts with 0 at home. After 33, leave the 0 out.
- Fails
- 00 33 0 x xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 00 33 x xx xx xx xx
Save French contacts with +33
For calling France cell phones, a contact saved with +33 works from your mobile. On a landline, use 00 33 instead.
- Mobile+33
- Landline00 33
Calling a France toll free number
To call a France toll free number from Ireland, dial it like any other French number: 00 33, then 9 digits without the 0. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling France from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone include France only on named plans, so check yours before you call from a carrier.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.10 per call |
 | $0.26 |
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. Daylight saving time moves both clocks together, so the time difference stays 1 hour.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 do I call France from Ireland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to France included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to France in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does eir include calls to France?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. eir includes 600 minutes to France with eir Mobile Complete
Does Three include calls to France?
Yes, up to 300 minutes. Three includes 300 minutes to France with 3 Bill Pay Unlimited 5G
Does Vodafone include calls to France?
Yes, up to 400 minutes. Vodafone includes 400 minutes to France with 400 international minutes add-on
How much does it cost to call France from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28 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
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
How to call France from Ireland for free?
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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number
International call to France: what do I dial?
Dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +33 works too
When is the best time to call France?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in France. All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin