France country code
+33 is the country code of France. From the US, dial 011 33 6 12 34 56 78; from a mobile phone, dial +33 6 12 34 56 78.
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How to dial France
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 33 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in France, written locally as 06 12 34 56 78. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in France and the best time to call
France is on UTC+1. Compared with New York its clock is +6 h, with London +1 h and with Dubai -3 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
France changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2 during the year.
Business hours in France run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in France is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in France are built
A number in France is the country code +33 followed by a national number of 9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 06 12 34 56 78, an example mobile number in France is dialed as +33 6 12 34 56 78 from abroad.
To call out of France, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +33 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +33 number isn't proof that the person is in France.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from France are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for France?
The country code for France is +33. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +33 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 06 12 34 56 78, an example mobile number in France is dialed as +33 6 12 34 56 78 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial France from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +33 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing France?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +33, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in France, and when is a good time to call?
France is on UTC+1. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 08:00–17:00 UTC, 03:00–12:00 in New York and 08:00–17:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in France?
A number in France has 9 digits after the country code +33, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call France?
With QuikRing a call to France costs $0.28/min to a mobile and $0.04/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +33?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.