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How to Call France from the United States

Country code +33 — Dial 011 33 6 XX XX XX XX from a US landline or +33 6 XX XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+33
France Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 33, the country code of France.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside France.
Calling a… Written in France From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 06 XX XX XX XX 011 33 6 XX XX XX XX +33 6 XX XX XX XX
Landline 01 XX XX XX XX 011 33 1 XX XX XX XX +33 1 XX XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 06 or 073–079. More number types: France phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

France had 117 mobile subscriptions and 56.1 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for France

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Paris, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). France changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

France is on UTC+2, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+6h
France
--:--
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call France from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 33, then the number without its leading 0: 011 33 6 XX XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +33 6 XX XX XX XX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling France from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside France. A number written 06 XX XX XX XX at home is dialed +33 6 XX XX XX XX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in France?
9 digits after the country code +33. Mobile numbers start with 06 or 073–079 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call France from the US?
France is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+2 in Paris). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. France uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in France call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call France?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to France mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
France Quick Info
Country Code +33
ISO Code FR
Capital Paris
Time Zone UTC+2
Exit Code (US) 011
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