How to call France from Italy
- 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 Italy
How to make a call to France from Italy: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, +33 replaces 00 33, and a French number loses its first 0 after 33.
- 00Italy 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 written with a 0 first loses it after 33.
- Fails
- 00 33 0x xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 00 33 x xx xx xx xx
Call a France toll free number
Dial a France toll free number from Italy like any French number.
- Dial 00
- Dial 33
- Dial the 9 digits without the 0
Save French contacts with +33
Calling France cell phones and landlines from Italy starts with a different prefix.
- Mobile+33
- Landline00 33
Calling France from Italy without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Italy charge up to $0.26/min. TIM, Vodafone, and WINDTRE each name one plan that includes France, so check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.00 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. The time difference is zero all year, so daylight saving time never moves it.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Rome
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
TIM adds a connection fee outside its EU group
TIM standard mobile tariffs add a 19 cent connection fee to each connected call to a country outside its EU group. The group also includes Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TIM bills these calls in advance in blocks of 60 seconds.
TIM, Tariffe per le chiamate internazionali dall'ItaliaVodafone and WINDTRE delay international calls on subscription SIMs
Vodafone and WINDTRE switch on international calls for a subscription SIM only after bill payments. A bank account customer waits for 1 payment. A postal payment slip customer waits for 3 payments. A credit card customer has international calls at once.
Vodafone, Abilitazione chiamate internazionaliFrom 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 Italy on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in Italy
Are calls to France included in Italy phone plans?
Yes, on most. Vodafone and WINDTRE include calls to France in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does TIM include calls to France?
TIM charges $0.26 a minute to a landline in France and $0.26 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call France from Italy?
With no plan, carriers in Italy charge up to $0.26 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 make a free call to France, or call France from Italy 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 Italy 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 Italy?
From a landline in Italy, dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number
How to make an international call to France?
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: the same time as Rome