France country code: +33
To call France from abroad, dial +33 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial France
- 1. Start with +33. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Francein Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +33 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 06 12 34 56 78 → +33 6 12 34 56 78
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
France at a glance
- Country code
- +33
- Main language
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.04/min landline · $0.23/min mobile
Questions about calling France
- What is the country code for France?
- +33. From outside France, dial +33 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in France from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 06 12 34 56 78 becomes +33 6 12 34 56 78.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling France?
- Yes. Numbers in France are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +33.
- What time zone is France in?
- UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in France?
- The main language is French.
- How much does it cost to call France?
- $0.04 per minute to landlines and $0.23 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in France need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.