What Is the Calling Code for France?

Planning a trip to France? Whether you’re booking a hotel in Paris, confirming a table at a seaside restaurant in Nice, or calling for airport transport, knowing how to dial French numbers correctly is essential. If you’re calling from abroad, the first thing you’ll need is the French calling code: +33.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to use it, how to dial from different countries, and what to expect when contacting French landlines or mobile numbers.

France’s international dialling code is +33. This is the number you place before the local French number when dialling from outside the country.

Here’s what the format looks like:

+33 [French number without the leading 0]

For example:

• Local mobile number: 06 12 34 56 78
• From abroad: +33 6 12 34 56 78

French phone numbers are made up of 10 digits and always begin with a 0 when dialled domestically. The digit immediately following the 0 indicates either the geographic region or the type of number (such as mobile or special services).

Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what each prefix means:

Depending on the device and country you’re calling from, the steps to dial a French number may vary slightly. Let’s say you need to call a Paris hotel with the local number 01 44 55 66 77. Here’s how you would dial it correctly from outside France:

From a Mobile Phone:

• Simply enter +33, followed by the number (without the initial 0).
• Example: +33 1 44 55 66 77

From a Landline:

• First, dial your country’s international access code, then 33, followed by the French number without the 0.
• From the UK: 00 33 1 44 55 66 77
• From the USA/Canada: 011 33 1 44 55 66 77

• Drop the 0: French numbers start with 0 locally (e.g. 01 for Paris), but you must omit this when calling internationally.
• Mobile vs Landline: French mobiles start with 06 or 07, while landlines begin with 01–05, depending on region.
• Use +33 or your country’s exit code + 33.
• Most businesses list their numbers in local French format. To reach them from outside France, you’ll need to use the +33 code and adjust the number accordingly.

If you need help with currency exchange services while in the South of France, our Globex branches are just a call away. Whether you’re confirming rates before arrival or seeking guidance while travelling, you can contact any of our locations from abroad using the correct dialling format.

Here’s how to call each branch depending on your location: