How to call France from the US
- From mobile
- +33 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 33 x xx xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial France from the US
How to make a call to France from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a French number, because the 9 digits after 33 do not include it.
- 011The US 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
- 011 33 1 23 45 67 89
Before you call France
Leave the 0 out after 33
To call France from the USA, drop the 0 a French number is saved with. Type it in the dialer above without the 0.
- Fails
- 011 33 0 x xx xx xx xx
- Works
- 011 33 x xx xx xx xx
Dial from a US mobile with plus
Calling France cell phones from a US mobile works the same way: the phone adds the exit code when you start with the plus sign.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 33
- Dial the 9-digit number
Dial toll free numbers the same way
To call France toll free number from the US, use the exit code, 33, and the 9 digits.
- 011exit
- 33France
- x xx xx xx xxlocal number
Calling France from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls France for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for France, and a plain plan bills every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 66× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + 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. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to France fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US mobile or cell phone?
Dial +33, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to France included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes France in a plan
How much does it cost to call France from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 011 to call France?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 do I call France from the US, and how do you call France from the US on a landline?
Dial 011 33, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +33 works too
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 call France landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 33, then the 9-digit number
Is a free call to France possible, and how to call France from the US 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 US 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
When is the best time to call France?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in France. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
How to dial an international call to France from the US?
Dial 011 33, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +33 works too
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