France Country Code (+33): Complete Guide to Calling France
Complete guide to France country code +33. Learn how to dial France from abroad, understand Paris and regional area codes, mobile operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free), and save money on international calls.
Quick Facts: France Country Code
| Country Code | +33 |
| International Prefix | 00 (from France) |
| Number Format | +33 X XX XX XX XX |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) |
| Major Carriers | Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free |
How to Dial France
The France country code is +33. French numbers are 10 digits starting with 0. Drop the leading 0 when calling internationally.
From the USA
Format: 011 + 33 + Number (without 0)
Example (Paris): 011-33-1-XX-XX-XX-XX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00 + 33 + Number (without 0)
Example (Mobile): 00-33-6-XX-XX-XX-XX
French Area Code System
| Region/Type | Prefix |
|---|---|
| Paris & Île-de-France | 01 |
| Northwest (Normandy, Brittany) | 02 |
| Northeast (Alsace, Lorraine) | 03 |
| Southeast (Provence, Côte d'Azur) | 04 |
| Southwest (Aquitaine, Toulouse) | 05 |
| Mobile Numbers | 06, 07 |
Mobile Operators in France
France has four major mobile network operators:
- Orange (~36%): Largest network, former France Télécom, best coverage
- SFR (~25%): Second largest, owned by Altice, strong 4G/5G
- Free Mobile (~21%): Disruptor brand, very low prices, growing 5G
- Bouygues Telecom (~18%): Third carrier, competitive pricing
📱 French Mobile Format: Mobile numbers start with 06 or 07 (6 or 7 internationally).
Cost to Call France
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.01-0.02/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $1.50-3.00/min |
| T-Mobile (Magenta) | $0.25/min or free |
| Skype | $0.023/min |
Time Zone
France uses Central European Time:
- Winter (CET): UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of EST)
- Summer (CEST): UTC+2 (6 hours ahead of EDT)
9 AM EST = 3 PM in Paris | 12 PM EST = 6 PM in Paris
Pro Tips for Calling France
- Drop the Zero: French numbers start with 0 domestically. Remove it for international calls: 06 → +33 6
- Mobile = 06 or 07: Numbers starting with 01-05 are landlines, 06/07 are mobiles
- Avoid 08 Numbers: 08XX are special rate numbers - avoid from abroad
- Lunch Break: Many businesses close 12-2 PM for lunch
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