33 Country Code: France (+33)
Country code 33 (+33) belongs to France. France uses the international dialing code +33, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is FR.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +33 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0033 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 33 (from the US and Canada), 0011 33 (from Australia), or the bare 33. All refer to the same France country code.
French phone numbers follow a strict 10-digit format: a leading 0 plus a 9-digit number starting with a single digit that identifies the region (01 Paris, 02 northwest, 03 northeast, 04 southeast, 05 southwest) or a mobile (06, 07). All French numbers are pronounced in pairs of digits. When calling France internationally, drop the leading 0 and dial +33 followed by the remaining 9 digits.
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Did You Get a Call from +33? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +33 followed by more digits is originating from France. The caller is dialing you from a France-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a France carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +33:
- -Family or friends in France calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at France-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a France call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +33 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +33 number from the US, use Kinvo's France dialing guide — calls cost from $0.07/min with no app to download.
France Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +33.
Major City Area Codes in France
Area codes for the largest cities in France. When dialing from abroad, prepend +33 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris / Île-de-France | 1 | 01 | +33 1 |
| Northwest France | 2 | 02 | +33 2 |
| Northeast France | 3 | 03 | +33 3 |
| Southeast France (Lyon, Marseille) | 4 | 04 | +33 4 |
| Southwest France | 5 | 05 | +33 5 |
Mobile Networks in France
- 6
- 7 (dial 06 or 07 domestically)
- Orange
- SFR
- Bouygues Telecom
- Free Mobile
France Telephone System Facts
Calling France Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to France come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, France numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0612345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside France. Dial +33 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — France area codes are not uniform length (Paris / Île-de-France 1, Northwest France 2, Northeast France 3), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — France uses French business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +33 is the legitimate France country code, and most unsolicited calls from +33 numbers are legitimate calls from France-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +33 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +33 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling France from Your Browser
To place a call to France, dial +33 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: France Country Code
Which country is country code 33?
Country code 33 belongs to France. The full international dialing code is +33, also written as 0033 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 33 from the US and Canada, or +33 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for France?
+33 is the international dialing code for France, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is FR. Equivalent forms — 0033, 011 33, +33, and 33 — all refer to the same France country code.
What are the main area codes in France?
The largest cities in France use these area codes: Paris / Île-de-France (1), Northwest France (2), Northeast France (3), Southeast France (Lyon, Marseille) (4). When calling from abroad, prepend +33.
Who are the main mobile carriers in France?
The major mobile operators in France are Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile. Kinvo routes calls to every France mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling France from abroad?
Yes. France uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +33. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within France.
What is the emergency number in France?
The emergency services number in France is 112 (or 15 medical, 17 police, 18 fire). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call France from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to France via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +33 followed by the local number.