From another country
+33national number
Example: +33 1 23 45 67 89
International calling guide+33 Country Code
+33 Country Code
for France
France uses country code +33 for telephone numbers in Metropolitan France. Standard fixed and mobile numbers contain nine significant digits. Within France, a leading zero is added and the number is normally written in five two-digit groups. When calling internationally, omit that initial zero.
Country calling code+33
🇫🇷 FRCapital: Paris
Quick answer
How to Use Country Code +33
The plus sign represents the international access method used by your phone or network.
Inside France
Example: 01 23 45 67 89
Domestic trunk or access rule: 0.
Dialing detail
Remove the leading domestic 0 when using +33. For example, 01 23 45 67 89 becomes +33 1 23 45 67 89.
Country Code vs. Area Code
+33 routes a call to France. A geographic area code then identifies a fixed-line numbering area or range. Do not create a duplicate global “33 area code” page for the same country-code intent.
01 area code02 area code03 area code04 area code05 area code0140 area code0491 area code0472 area code0561 area code0493 area code0240 area code0467 area code0388 area code0556 area code0320 area code0299 area code0326 area code0477 area code0494 area code0235 area code0476 area code0380 area code0241 area code0466 area code0247 area code
Major Cities
Use a city page to see the applicable geographic code, format and regional limitations.
National Number Format
Standard fixed and mobile numbers contain 9 significant digits after +33 and are normally displayed with 10 digits domestically.
An 01–05 number no longer proves where its user lives or where a call originates. Since 1 January 2023, operators may assign or retain these fixed numbers anywhere in Metropolitan France. City associations describe the plan’s historical structure, not current geolocation evidence. Mobile 06/07, multipurpose 09, value-added 08 and overseas numbers follow different rules.
When to Call
Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)
Europe/Paris: Calculated in your browser
Common questions
+33 Country Code FAQ
Which country uses +33?
France uses country calling code +33.
How do I call France from abroad?
Dial your international access method or the plus sign, then 33, followed by the national number without the domestic trunk prefix 0.
Is +33 an area code?
No. +33 is a country calling code. Geographic area codes are the following part of a fixed-line national number.