How to call France from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to France from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The UK 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
How to call to France from a saved contact: a leading 0 makes the call fail, so dial the 9 digits without it.
- Fails
- 00 33 0 x xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 00 33 x xx xx xx xx
Calling France cell phones
How do I call France from the UK on a cell phone? Use +33 from a mobile, or 00 33 from a landline.
- Mobile+33
- Landline00 33
Call a toll free number in France
Dial it like any French number, with the 9 digits and no 0.
- Dial 00 33
- Leave out the 0
- Dial the 9 digits
Calling France from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes France in a bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell it as an add-on, and Suparelay needs neither.
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- O2Big Bundle
- VodafoneInternational opt-in
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.04 landline · $0.066 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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 stays 1 hour in all seasons, daylight saving time included.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How to call France from the UK 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 much does it cost to call France from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to France included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to France in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How to call France landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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
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
How to make an international call to France?
Dial 00 33, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +33 works too
How to call France from the UK 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
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. All year: 1 hour ahead of London