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France country code: +33
- Exit code from France: 00
- Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
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What is the country code for France?
The country code for France is +33. To call France from the United States, dial 011 33 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +33 directly. A France number in full international format looks like +33 6 12 34 56 78.
France at a glance
- Country calling code
- +33
- ISO country code
- FR
- Exit code (dialling out of France)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 9 digits after the trunk 0, always exactly 9
- Time zone
- CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Dialing
How to call France: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 33 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 33
33 is the country calling code for France. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in France start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 1 23 45 67 89 is what you dial after +33. - 4
Check the time first
France is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
France uses one leading digit as a regional zone rather than a city code, and mobiles always begin 06 or 07.
Number format
What a France phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +33 X XX XX XX XX | +33 1 23 45 67 89 |
| Mobile | +33 [67] XX XX XX XX | +33 6 12 34 56 78 |
City codes
France area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Paris / Île-de-France | 01 | +33 1 |
| North-west | 02 | +33 2 |
| North-east | 03 | +33 3 |
| South-east | 04 | +33 4 |
| South-west | 05 | +33 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for France?
The country code for France is +33. Written in full international (E.164) format, a France number looks like +33 6 12 34 56 78.
How do I call France from the United States?
Dial 011, then 33, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +33 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a France phone number?
9 digits after the trunk 0, always exactly 9. Written internationally it becomes +33 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling France from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +33 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to France fail.
What time is it in France?
France is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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