France Country Code (+33): Complete Guide
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.
France Country Code: +33
Drop the leading 0 when calling internationally
How to Dial France
French Number Format
French numbers are always 10 digits (0X XX XX XX XX). When calling internationally, drop the leading 0. So 06 12 34 56 78 becomes +33 6 12 34 56 78.
France Area Codes
France uses a geographic numbering system where the first digit after 0 indicates the region or service type:
| Region/Type | Prefix | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paris & Île-de-France | 01 | Capital region |
| Northwest France | 02 | Normandy, Brittany, Loire |
| Northeast France | 03 | Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne |
| Southeast France | 04 | Provence, Côte d'Azur, Rhône-Alpes |
| Southwest France | 05 | Aquitaine, Toulouse, Pyrenees |
| Mobile (Primary) | 06 | Most mobile numbers |
| Mobile (Newer) | 07 | Newer mobile allocations |
| Freephone/Special | 08 | Toll-free & premium rate |
| Non-geographic | 09 | VoIP, internet telephony |
Mobile Operators in France
France has four major mobile network operators, with Free Mobile disrupting the market with aggressive pricing:
Largest network, former France Télécom, best coverage
Second largest, owned by Altice, strong 4G/5G
Third carrier, competitive pricing, good network
Disruptor brand, very low prices, growing 5G
📱 French Mobile Number Format
Mobile numbers start with 06 or 07 (6 or 7 internationally)
Cost to Call France
| Service | Rate to France | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.01-0.02/min | Best value, no contracts |
| AT&T / Verizon | $1.50-3.00/min | Standard international rates |
| T-Mobile (Magenta) | $0.25/min or free | Free with some plans |
| Skype | $0.023/min | Landline & mobile |
| WhatsApp / FaceTime | Free | App-to-app only |
France Time Zone
Metropolitan France uses Central European Time (CET) and observes daylight saving:
💡 Best Time to Call: France is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time:
• 9 AM EST = 3 PM in Paris
• 12 PM EST = 6 PM in Paris
• 3 PM EST = 9 PM in Paris
Pro Tips for Calling France
Drop the Zero
French numbers start with 0 domestically. When calling internationally, always remove this leading zero: 06 → +33 6.
Mobile = 06 or 07
French mobile numbers always start with 06 or 07. If a number starts with 01-05, it's a landline.
Avoid 08 Numbers
08XX numbers are special rate: 0800 is free from France only, 089X are premium rate. Avoid calling these from abroad.
Lunch Hours
Many French businesses close 12-2 PM for lunch. Avoid calling during this time for business matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
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