How to call France from the Philippines
- 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 the Philippines
How to make a call to France from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a Philippine landline you dial 00, and from a mobile the + sign replaces it.
- 00The Philippines 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 French numbers
A French number starts with 0 at home, but that 0 is left out after 33.
- Fails
- 00 33 0 x xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 00 33 x xx xx xx xx
Calling France cell phones with +33
A contact saved as +33 and 9 digits dials from any mobile in the Philippines.
- +exit
- 33France
- xxx xxx xxxlocal number
Calling a France toll free number
How do I call France from the Philippines on a toll free number? Dial it like any other number, in the dialer above.
- Dial 00 33
- Leave out the 0
- Dial the 9 digits
Calling France from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. No Philippine carrier that we checked puts France in a plan, so each call to France is billed at the carrier's own international rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.40 + 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 Manila changes in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind Manila
- October to March: 7 hours behind Manila
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 the Philippines cell phone or mobile?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
How to call France landline from the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number
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 make an international call to France?
Dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +33 works too
Are calls to France included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes France in a plan
How much does it cost to call France from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to make a free call to France, or call France from the Philippines 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 the Philippines 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
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: 6 hours behind Manila. October to March: 7 hours behind Manila