To call in France, you can use a landline or mobile phone. Follow the steps listed in this guide to call a landline or mobile number in France.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Calling from North America
Step 1. Type “011”
Step 2. Type “33”
This is the international prefix for France. If you use a prefix other than "33", you will call a different country.
Step 3. The city code consists of the first two digits of the phone number
For example, in the following number: 01 22 33 44 55, the city code is 01. If you are calling from abroad, you do not have to use 0. Directly enter the second digit of the area code, in this case 1.
Step 4. Enter the phone number of whoever you are trying to reach
Telephone numbers in France have 8 digits (after the two digits of the area code); numbers are usually written in pairs with a space between each pair (sometimes periods or dashes are used between the various pairs of numbers).
Step 5. Then, if you want to call 01 22 33 44 55 from the United States or Canada, you will need to dial "01133122334455"
Method 2 of 3: Calling from a European country
Step 1. Type “00”
Step 2. Digital "33"
This is the international prefix for France. If you use a different area code, you will be calling in another country.
Step 3. The area code is represented by the first two digits of the phone number
For example, in this number: 01 22 33 44 55, the area code is 01. You don't have to type 0, just type the second digit, in this case 1.
Step 4. Enter the number of the person you want to reach
Telephone numbers in France have 8 digits (after the two digits of the area code); numbers are usually written in pairs with a space between each pair (sometimes periods or dashes are used between the various pairs of numbers).
Step 5. Then, if you want to call 01 22 33 44 55 from a European country, you will need to dial "0033122334455"
Method 3 of 3: Calling from France
Step 1. Enter the complete 10-digit number
To call 01 22 33 44 55 from France, you need to dial "0122334455".
Advice
- Most French telephone numbers have the prefix "01" or "09".
- The prefixes of French mobile phones have the number “06”.
- Enter a French mobile number in the same way. Remember that if the number has the prefix “06”, you are calling a mobile. Keep in mind that your company may charge you more for international calling than you pay to call a mobile in your country.
- To find a private or business telephone number in France, consult the website of the company Infobel France.
- Pay attention to any time difference, also taking into account the winter or summer time in effect.
