France +33
To call France from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 33, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +33 6 12 34 56 78.
The country calling code for France is +33. A number starting +33 or 0033 is a call to or from France. From abroad: +33 6 12 34 56 78.
To call France from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 33, then the local number without its leading 0. The +33 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call France from abroad
011 33 6 12 34 56 7800 33 6 12 34 56 780011 33 6 12 34 56 78+33 6 12 34 56 786 12 34 56 78 is a real-format France mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
France area codes
When calling a landline in France, dial the city area code after +33 (without its leading 0):
| City | Area code | Full dial |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1 | +33 1 … |
| Marseille | 4 | +33 4 … |
| Lyon | 4 | +33 4 … |
| Toulouse | 5 | +33 5 … |
| Lille | 3 | +33 3 … |
| Bordeaux | 5 | +33 5 … |
Number format
01 23 45 67 89from abroad+33 1 23 45 67 8906 12 34 56 78from abroad+33 6 12 34 56 78Landline numbers in France have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +33.
Calling abroad from France
To call another country from France, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From France to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A France number in international format is written +33 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call France
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call France for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +33?
France has the country calling code +33.
How do I call France from the United States?
Dial 011, then 33, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 6 12 34 56 78.
What does +33 mean?
It is the international dialing code for France. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +33 mobile or landline?
The +33 code identifies the country, not the line type; France landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in France
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. France has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrangeOrange S.A. | 208-01, 208-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 27.5 MQ2 2025 |
| SFRAltice France | 208-09, 208-10, 208-11, 208-13 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 19.4 MQ3 2025 |
| Bouygues TelecomBouygues Group (90.53%), JCDecaux (9,47%) | 208-20, 208-88 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 18.6 MQ4 2025 |
| Free MobileIliad | 208-15, 208-16 | 4G · 5G | 15.7 MQ4 2025 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Free Mobile — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Bouygues — 2G (GSM) planned switch-off
- Orange — 2G (GSM) planned switch-off
- SFR — 2G (GSM) planned switch-off
- SFR — 3G (UMTS) planned switch-off
- Orange — 3G (UMTS) planned switch-off
- Bouygues — 3G (UMTS) planned switch-off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2003-06-30
- Porting time
- 3 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a France number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in France
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in France, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | Activation of a prepaid SIM requires a valid identity document since 2016 (national ID card, passport or residence permit); identification is done in store or online.boutique.orange.fr |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | Orange France: valid ID (passport from EU/Switzerland/UK/Andorra/Monaco or a French residence permit), proof of address in metropolitan France, and an IBAN in the subscriber's name from a bank in the SEPA zone; a EUR 265 deposit applies to some other passports.assistance.orange.fr |
| Reporting scam calls | Forward spam or fraudulent SMS to 33700 (free) or report on 33700.fr; consumer reports also via SignalConso. Since 11 August 2026 telemarketing calls to consumers are banned without prior consent, and registering on Bloctel is no longer necessary.service-public.gouv.fr |
| Emergency numbers | 112 (European emergency number), SAMU 15, Police 17, Fire brigade 18, 114 (SMS/app for deaf, hard-of-hearing and aphasic people).formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.
Mobile plan prices in France
Prepaid, tourist and SIM-only offers of the operators of France, as priced on their own websites on 28 September 2026. The price per GB helps compare offers of different sizes.
| Operator · offer | Type | Price | Data | Per GB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFREuropean Travel SIM | Tourist SIM | €34.99 | 60 GB30 days | €0.58 | Offer |
| Orange TraveleSIM France – Data 30 jours 20Go | Tourist eSIM | €19.99 | 20 GB30 days | €1 | Offer |
| Bouygues TelecomMy European SIM 30GB Premium | Tourist eSIM | €29.90 | 30 GB30 days | €1 | Offer |
| OrangeMobicarte 150Go | Prepaid | €9.99promo | 150 GB | €0.07 | Offer |
| SFR La CarteSIM Illimitée 40 Go 5G | Prepaid | €9.99 | 40 GB31 days | €0.25 | Offer |
| RED by SFRForfait RED 60Go (4G) | Monthly, SIM only | €9.99/month | 60 GB | €0.17 | Offer |
| B&YOUSérie spéciale B&YOU 20Go 5G | Monthly, SIM only | €9.99/month | 20 GB | €0.50 | Offer |
| FreeSérie Free 110 Go | Monthly, SIM only | €12.99/month · promo | 110 GB | €0.12 | Offer |
Checked on 28 September 2026. “promo” marks a promotional price or bonus data at that date. Prices change often: the operator's page is the reference.