What Is the France Country Code?

Missed calls and failed OTPs often come from one mistake: the wrong format. The country code for calling France is +33. From abroad, dial your exit code → +33 → French number without the leading 0. That’s it—fast connections, working verification texts, and smoother support calls for money transfer services. Remember: “+33, no 0.”

How do I dial France from overseas?

1. Dial your country’s international exit code (most of Europe: 00; U.S./Canada: 011).
2. Dial 33 (France).
3. Dial the area or mobile prefix without the domestic 0.
4. Dial the subscriber number (pairs are usually written as xx xx xx xx).

Clear examples

• Paris landline: domestic 01 23 45 67 89 → +33 1 23 45 67 89
• Lyon landline: domestic 04 72 12 34 56 → +33 4 72 12 34 56
• Mobile: domestic 06… or 07… → +33 6… / +33 7… (never +33 06…).

Keep contacts in E.164 format (e.g., +33 4…). It avoids redials and helps OTPs and alerts arrive reliably.

What prefixes and number types should I expect?

How are French landlines and zones shown?

• Fixed numbers historically used 01–05: 
  
  • 01 Île-de-France (Paris region)
  • 02 North-West, 03 North-East, 04 South-East, 05 South-West
• Since 1 Jan 2023, fixed numbers can be used anywhere within the same territory (metropolitan France or each overseas territory). The first digit still signals the historic zone, but use is no longer tied to a specific street or city.

What do mobiles look like?

• Mobiles start with 06 or 07. Save them as +33 6… or +33 7… so verification codes for banking and money transfers work even while roaming.

What are special and non-geographic ranges?

• 0800–0805: toll-free inside France; 081–089: paid/value-added (check pricing).
• 09: non-geographic/VoIP numbers used nationally

Which emergency numbers matter?

• 112 is free EU-wide, 24/7.
• France also provides 15 (SAMU/ambulance), 17 (police), 18 (fire), and 114 (text relay for d/Deaf).

Which city prefixes should I save for quick dialing?

Below are common cities mapped to the historic zone prefix. Examples are illustrative; store contacts as +33 and drop the 0.

Historic zones per ARCEP; fixed numbers are no longer geographically restricted within a territory since 2023. For more info, read: ARCEP – Plan national de numérotation

Why does “+33, drop the 0” matter for money transfers?

• Faster OTPs and alerts: Using +33 and removing 0 improves delivery of sign-in codes and payout notifications from apps like ACE Money Transfer.
• Clean beneficiary records: When you add a recipient, store their phone in international format so alerts work even if they travel.
• Reliable support callbacks: If an agent must contact you, a +33… number connects consistently from abroad.

Quick conversions

• 01 23 45 67 89 → +33 1 23 45 67 89
• 06 12 34 56 78 → +33 6 12 34 56 78

Note for overseas France: Some French territories use different country codes (e.g., +262 Réunion/Mayotte, +590 Guadeloupe, +594 Guyane, +596 Martinique). Check your contact’s code before you dial.

Are there any 2025 updates I should know?

• Numbering governance: ARCEP manages the national plan and ran a public consultation in July 2025 to update rules and definitions, keeping spam control and reachability in focus.
• Emergency call-back number: Since October 2024, when French emergency services return your call, the display shows 0 800 112 112; the emergency numbers (112/15/17/18/114) are unchanged.

How do I call out of France to other countries?

From a French phone, dial 00 + [country code] + number (or press + on mobiles). Example to the UK: 00 44 …. Storing everyone in international format keeps both outbound and inbound calls consistent.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Dialing +33 0… (keep +33, remove 0).
• Confusing 06/07 mobiles with 01–05 fixed ranges.
• Expecting every 08 number to work from abroad; many are domestic-only or priced differently.

Two quick, credible facts you can rely on

• Official source: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) lists +33 for France in the global E.164 plan.
• Official source: ARCEP confirms that since 1 January 2023, French fixed numbers are no longer geographically restricted inside their territory.

Keep every call—and OTP—on track

If anyone asks for the France Country Code, it’s +33. Save contacts as +33 + number without the 0, recognize 01–05 (fixed), 06–07 (mobiles), 08 (special), and 09 (non-geo). Mid-call or mid-transfer, this simple approach keeps your family chats, banking alerts, and ACE Money Transfer verifications working wherever you are.

FAQs

Do I keep the leading 0 when dialing from abroad?

No. Drop the 0 after you add +33: +33 1…, +33 6…, +33 7…. That 0 is only a domestic trunk prefix.

Which prefixes are mobiles vs. landlines?

06/07 are mobiles; 01–05 are fixed; 08 are special (toll-free/premium); 09 are non-geographic VoIP.

What’s the emergency number in France and the EU?

112 works EU-wide, free 24/7. In France, you also have 15 (SAMU), 17 (police), 18 (fire), 114 (text relay)

Why might a French 08 number not work from overseas?

Many 08 services are intended for domestic networks; access/pricing from abroad vary. Ask for a geographic number or 09 alternative.

Do French fixed numbers still match a city?

They indicate a historic zone (01–05). Since 2023, they’re not tied to a precise locality inside the territory.