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France Phone Number Format
Country code +33 — Complete guide to France phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How France Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in France have 9 digits after the country code +33.
Inside France a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
06 XX XX XX XX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+33 6 XX XX XX XX.
| Country code | +33 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +33 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +33 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 06 or 073–079 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from France) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 33 6 XX XX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +33, starting with 06 or 073–079.
06 XX XX XX XX at home+33 6 XX XX XX XX international9 digits after +33.
01 XX XX XX XX at home+33 1 XX XX XX XX internationalFrance Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 06 or 073–079 | 06 XX XX XX XX |
+33 6 XX XX XX XX |
011 33 6 XX XX XX XX |
| Landline | 01, 02, 03, 041–049 or 05 | 01 XX XX XX XX |
+33 1 XX XX XX XX |
011 33 1 XX XX XX XX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0 801 XX XX XX |
+33 801 XX XX XX |
011 33 801 XX XX XX |
| Premium rate | 081–083, 085–086 or 088–089 | 0 891 XX XX XX |
+33 891 XX XX XX |
011 33 891 XX XX XX |
| Shared cost | — | 0 884 XX XX XX |
+33 884 XX XX XX |
011 33 884 XX XX XX |
| VoIP | — | 09 XX XX XX XX |
+33 9 XX XX XX XX |
011 33 9 XX XX XX XX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 0 806 XX XX XX |
+33 806 XX XX XX |
011 33 806 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from France? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
France Area Codes
Major area codes in France:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
442 |
Aix-En-Provence |
559 |
Biarritz |
556 |
Bordeaux |
556 |
Cannes |
493 |
Cannes |
549 |
Chauvigny |
233 |
Cherbourg |
495 |
Corsica |
476 |
Grenoble |
91 |
Kolkata |
235 |
Le Havre |
320 |
Lille |
562 |
Lourdes |
562 |
Lyon |
491 |
Marseille |
4 |
Monaco |
467 |
Montpellier |
240 |
Nantes |
493 |
Nice |
1 |
Paris |
326 |
Reims |
235 |
Rouen |
477 |
St. Etienne |
494 |
St. Tropez |
388 |
Strasbourg |
494 |
Toulon |
5 |
Toulouse |
561 |
Toulouse |
247 |
Tours |
470 |
Vichy |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in France.
-
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+33instead of011 33. - Verify the number length: Numbers in France have 9 digits after +33. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+33prefix so they work from any country.
France Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in France have?
Phone numbers in France have 9 digits after the country code +33. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in France start with?
Mobile numbers in France start with 06 or 073–079 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +33 6 XX XX XX XX.
How do I write a phone number from France in international format?
Start with +33, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 06 XX XX XX XX at home becomes +33 6 XX XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 33 6 XX XX XX XX.
What is the toll-free prefix in France?
Toll-free numbers in France start with 080, for example 0 801 XX XX XX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from France?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.
- Belgium +32
- United Kingdom +44
- Luxembourg +352
- Andorra +376
- Monaco +377
- Switzerland +41