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France Country Code +33
+33 is the international calling code for France. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 06 12 34 56 78 inside France and +33 6 12 34 56 78 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in France at a glance
- Country calling code
- +33
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +33 6 12 34 56 78
- Same number, inside the country
- 06 12 34 56 78
- Time zone
- Central European Time (Europe/Paris)
- Capital
- Paris
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- EUR
- ISO country code
- FR
How to call France
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 33.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+33 6 12 34 56 78
From inside France
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
06 12 34 56 78
To call out of France, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in France
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, universal access number, voip and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in France
These networks were first allocated number ranges in France, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- SFR
- Euroinformation Telecom
- Orange France
- Free Mobile
- Prixtel
- Bouygues
- Lebara France Limited
- La poste telecom
- e*Message
- Lycamobile
- Mobiquithings
- Globalstar Europe
- Legos
- Transatel
- Coriolis Telecom
Look up a phone number from France
Enter any number with +33, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in France: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for France?
The country calling code for France is +33. Put it in front of the number when you call France from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside France.
How do I call France from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 33, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 06 12 34 56 78 inside France is dialled as +33 6 12 34 56 78 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in France?
Only when you call from inside France. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 06 12 34 56 78 becomes +33 6 12 34 56 78.
How many digits does a phone number in France have?
Most phone numbers in France have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in France?
To call another country from France, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in France?
Number ranges in France were first allocated to networks including SFR, Euroinformation Telecom, Orange France, Free Mobile, Prixtel and Bouygues. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is France in?
France is on Central European Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from France?
Yes. Enter any number with +33, or choose France as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.