Every number type in France with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in France
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Country code
+33
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
01 23 45 67 89
+33 1 23 45 67 89
+33123456789
9
Mobile
06 12 34 56 78
+33 6 12 34 56 78
+33612345678
9
Toll-free
0 801 23 45 67
+33 801 23 45 67
+33801234567
9
Premium rate
0 891 12 34 56
+33 891 12 34 56
+33891123456
9
VoIP
09 12 34 56 78
+33 9 12 34 56 78
+33912345678
9
Shared cost
0 884 01 23 45
+33 884 01 23 45
+33884012345
9
How to call France
From abroad: dial +33 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +33 6 12 34 56 78
Within France: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 06 12 34 56 78
Calling abroad from France: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+33612345678): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a France number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
Dial exactly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in France?
Numbers in France use country code +33. A mobile number looks like 06 12 34 56 78 domestically, or +33 6 12 34 56 78 in international format (E.164: +33612345678). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call France from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 33, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +33 6 12 34 56 78.
What is the country calling code for France?
The country calling code for France is +33. To call abroad from France, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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