Where is Area Code 0491?
Area code 0491 is historically associated with Marseille and part of Bouches-du-Rhône but does not prove current location in France.
It should be interpreted as a numbering-plan association, not a live geolocation result.
🇫🇷 France geographic code
0491 Area Code in France
Historically associated with Marseille and part of Bouches-du-Rhône. This guide separates the geographic code or numbering range from country calling code +33 and explains domestic and international formats.
International prefix+33 491
Domestic: 0491Geographic fixed line
Quick facts
0491 Area Code Overview
CountryFrance
Country code+33
Domestic area code0491
Code typeGeographic fixed line
Interpretation note
This is a historical locality association; post-2023 allocation is not geographically restricted.
Historical area-code association
Area Code 0491 Map
Since 1 January 2023, this fixed prefix can be assigned or retained anywhere in Metropolitan France. The schematic shows its traditional association, not a verified caller location.
0491 · France
Historically associated with Marseille and part of Bouches-du-Rhône
What Time Zone is Area Code 0491?
Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)
Europe/Paris: Calculated in your browser
Where a code spans several zones, confirm the destination city before calling.
History
Metropolitan France’s ten-digit national numbering plan became operational on 18 October 1996. It organised fixed numbers into five broad prefix families: 01 for Île-de-France, 02 for the north-west, 03 for the north-east, 04 for the south-east and 05 for the south-west. Arcep later relaxed these geographic rules in stages, ending location-based assignment restrictions for 01–05 numbers on 1 January 2023.
This is a historical locality association; post-2023 allocation is not geographically restricted.
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“Nearby” means related entries in this country directory, not a guarantee of a shared physical border.
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Top 5 Counties or Regions in Area Code 0491
Administrative units and telephone zones are different entity types; the list reflects featured city associations only.
Top 50 Cities in Area Code 0491
- Marseille — Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The directory includes verified or clearly qualified city associations and does not claim exhaustive coverage.
Network interpretation
Largest Telephone Carriers
Current operator and market-share data are dynamic. This page avoids assigning a specific number to a carrier from its area code alone.
Landline
Area code 0491 is presented as a geographic fixed-line identifier. Consult Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques, des postes et de la distribution de la presse (Arcep) for current allocation or licensing information.
Wireless
Wireless numbers commonly use separate ranges. Number portability prevents reliable current-carrier identification from a prefix alone.
Prefixes
+33+491+subscriber number
Domestic code: 0491
International prefix: +33 491
Search by City:
- Marseille — Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
By Number:
A number beginning +33 491 matches this numbering pattern. Keep the remaining subscriber digits intact. This directory does not perform reverse lookup or identify a private subscriber.
Listings by Region or State
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Common questions
0491 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 0491?
0491 is historically associated with Marseille and part of Bouches-du-Rhône but does not prove current location in France.
How do I call area code 0491 from abroad?
Use +33 491 followed by the subscriber number; remove the domestic trunk prefix where applicable.
Does area code 0491 identify the current caller location?
No. It describes a numbering-plan association, while portability, forwarding and internet calling can separate a number from the caller’s current location.