How to Call France From the US
To call France from the United States, dial 011 + 33 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +33 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any France number from your browser at $0.03/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the France country code page.
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.
Dial France from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 33 is France's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial France From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 33 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 33 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +33 + local number. If the local France number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 166 minutes to France. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +33 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to France with Kinvo start at $0.03/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for FranceFrance Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic France number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Paris / Île-de-France | 01 XXX XXXX | +33 1 XXX XXXX |
| Northwest France | 02 XXX XXXX | +33 2 XXX XXXX |
| Northeast France | 03 XXX XXXX | +33 3 XXX XXXX |
| Southeast France (Lyon, Marseille) | 04 XXX XXXX | +33 4 XXX XXXX |
| Southwest France | 05 XXX XXXX | +33 5 XXX XXXX |
How to Call France From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 33 followed by the local France number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +33 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 33 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call France For Free
If the person you're calling in France has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular France landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +33 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing France phone numbers, starting at $0.03/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
France Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 when dialing French numbers internationally. Mobile numbers start with 06 or 07. Landline numbers start with 01-05 depending on the region (01 for Paris). Business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM CET. August is a common vacation month when many businesses reduce hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial France from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +33 followed by the local France number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 33 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call France from the US, you use 011 + 33, not +1.
How do I call France from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +33 followed by the local France number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.03/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing France?
Yes — when calling from outside France, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call France for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular France phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.03/min.
Can I dial France from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +33 + the local number.
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