How much does it cost to call France from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to France cost $0.06/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇫🇷 How to Call France from US

Q: How do I call France from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 33 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +33 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for France?

The country code for France is +33. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling France from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial France

US From US Landline

011 + 33 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+33 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇫🇷 France Country Code: +33

Step-by-Step: How to Call France

Follow these steps to dial France from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial France's Country Code: 33

This routes your call to France. Every country has a unique code - France's is +33.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling France

Let's call a France number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-33-12345678

From US cell phone:

+3312345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 33 (France code) + 12345678 (local number)

France Phone Number Format

Understanding France phone numbers

Country Code +33

ISO Code FR

Number Length 9 digits

Mobile Prefixes 6, 7

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +33 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-33-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 112

Note: French phone numbers are 10 digits starting with 0. When calling from abroad, drop the leading 0. Mobile numbers start with 06 or 07 — dial +33-6-XX-XX-XX-XX or +33-7-XX-XX-XX-XX. Paris landlines start with 01. The leading 0 is a trunk prefix and is NOT part of the international number.

France Quick Facts

Capital

Paris

Language

French

Currency

EUR

Timezone

UTC+1

Tips for Calling France

France is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. French business hours are typically 9 AM to 6 PM, with a notable lunch break between 12 PM and 2 PM when many professionals are less available. Avoid calling during lunch. For personal calls, evenings between 7-9 PM French time are ideal. The French generally consider it impolite to call before 9 AM or after 9 PM.

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Calling France FAQ

How do I call France from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 33 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +33 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for France?

The country code for France is +33. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call France?

With InternationalCall, calls to France cost $0.06/min for mobile and $0.83/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.