How to call France from Nigeria
- From mobile
- +33 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 009 33 x xx xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial France from Nigeria
How to make a call to France from Nigeria: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a French number: after 009 33 come 9 digits.
- Fails
- 009 33 01 xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 009 33 1 xx xx xx xx
- 009Nigeria exit code
- 33Country code of France
- x xx xx xx xxThe 9-digit 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
- 009 33 1 23 45 67 89
Before you call France
Save French contacts with +33
A toll free number or a mobile saved as +33 and 9 digits works for calling France cell phones from your phone.
Use 009 only on a landline
How do I call France from Nigeria on each phone? A mobile types + in place of 009.
- Landline009 33
- Mobile+33
Calling France from Nigeria without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $15.82/min. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes France in a plan, so each call to France bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 263× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.26 + tax |
 | $15.82 + tax |
 | $0.23 landline · $0.20 mobile + tax |
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 uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Lagos changes in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour ahead of Lagos
- October to March: the same time as Lagos
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
Glo charges N9,999 to unlisted countries
Glo lists a rate of N9,999 for destinations absent from its international rate list. Check the destination and billing unit before calling.
Globacom, International Calling (IDD Pay as You Go Rates)A SIM without NIN linkage cannot call
A SIM barred for missing NIN linkage cannot make calls. Complete NIN verification and linkage through your carrier.
NCC, Press statement on unblocking SIM cards that require SIM linkageFrom 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 Nigeria cell phone or mobile?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nigeria
Are calls to France included in Nigeria phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes France in a plan
How much does it cost to call France from Nigeria?
With no plan, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $15.82 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 009 to call France?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, 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
Free call to France: how to call France from Nigeria 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 Nigeria on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp calls France only from its own account and app. Suparelay calls any number in France from your browser, with nothing to install
How to call France landline from Nigeria?
From a landline in Nigeria, dial 009 33, then the 9-digit number
How to make an international call to France?
Dial 009 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. March to October: 1 hour ahead of Lagos. October to March: the same time as Lagos