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
The country code for France is +33. From the US, dial 011 33 and the French number without its leading 0: 06 12 34 56 78 becomes 011 33 6 12 34 56 78 (or +33 6 12 34 56 78 on a mobile). French numbers are always 10 digits at home, 9 after the +33.
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 & Γle-de-France | 01 | Capital region |
| Northwest France | 02 | Normandy, Brittany, Loire |
| Northeast France | 03 | Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne |
| Southeast France | 04 | Provence, CΓ΄te d'Azur, RhΓ΄ne-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 TΓ©lΓ©com, best coverage
Second largest, owned by Altice, strong 4G/5G
Third carrier, competitive pricing, good network
Disruptor brand, very low prices, growing 5G
π± 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 | from $0.027/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 |
| WhatsApp / FaceTime | Free | App-to-app only |
France Time Zone
Metropolitan France uses Central European Time (CET) and observes daylight saving:
π‘ Best Time to Call: France is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time:
β’ 9 AM EST = 3 PM in Paris
β’ 12 PM EST = 6 PM in Paris
β’ 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 β +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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