French Phone Number Format

The number format used to connect in/to France is the French number format. It is generally 10-14 digits long, depending on domestic and international calls, and includes country code, 1-2 digit area codes, and 8-digit receiver numbers.

There are three main types of French phone numbers: landline, mobile, and toll-free. Landline numbers are associated with the specific geographic location containing the area code; mobile numbers are assigned to cell phones, whereas toll-free numbers help individuals reach businesses without charges.

French phone numbers are structured in a simple and organized format to facilitate local and international calls. Each part has its specific role, from country code to receiver number. Here are the components of the France number format. 
 

1. Country Code 
   A country code is a prefix used to identify a nation when making calls from overseas. For example, to reach France, you must include its country code, 33.
    

2. Area Code 
   Area codes are the numeric numbers assigned to a phone number representing a country's geographical location. In France, two-digit area codes are assigned to five main different regions.

    

   City	Area codes
   Île-de-France	01
   Northwest France	02
   Northeast France	03
   Southeast France	04
   Southwest France	05

    

3. Trunk Codes 
   Like many other countries, France’s trunk code is ‘0’. It is required when calling locally and is dialed before the area code/mobile prefix. However, it is not needed when calling from overseas.

France has different formats for landline, mobile, and toll-free numbers. The landline number consists of trunk and area codes, the mobile number consists of a mobile prefix, and the toll-free number consists of toll-free codes.

The French telephone number format comprises 10 digits, including the trunk and area codes and the receiver’s number. The sequence for calling locally is 01-XX-XX-XX-XX. Here, 0 is the trunk code, 1 is the area code of Paris, and the remaining is the receiver’s phone number.

Note: France has the same format for calling within or to different area codes. 
 

Similar to the landline number mentioned above, the French mobile number format consists of ten digits, including the trunk code, mobile prefix, and subscriber number. Like the landline number’s area code, mobile numbers in France have two specific prefixes: 06 or 07.

The format for calling a mobile number is 07-XX-XX-XX-XX. Here, 0 is the trunk code, 7 is the mobile prefix, and the remaining is the subscriber’s number.
 

The French toll-free number consists of ten digits, including the toll-free code and receiver number. The format for locally calling a France toll-free number is 0800-XX-XX-XX. Here, 0800 is France's toll-free code. Moreover, the toll-free codes for France’s customer services are 0800 and 0805, while 0809 is reserved for government services.
 

If you are dialing from overseas, the international phone number format for France includes your country's International Exit Code (IAC), France's country code, the area code/mobile prefix, and the receiver's number.

As stated earlier, a trunk code is unnecessary when calling from abroad.

The French landline number while calling from abroad consists of 13 digits (may vary according to IAC), including the country code. The format includes:
 

• Exit code of your origin country or the “+” sign
• France country code (33)
• Area code
• Receivers number (8 digits)

Like France’s landline number, its mobile number too generally consists of 13 digits, depending on the IAC. The format for calling a France phone number from abroad is:
 

• Your country’s exit code or the “+” symbol
• Country code of France (33)
• Mobile prefix
• Receivers number

The French toll-free number format consists of a country’s exit code, France's country code, the toll-free prefix, and the receiver’s number.
 

• Exit code of your country or the “+” sign
• France country code
• Toll-free prefix (Omit the initial zero of a toll-free prefix)
• Toll-free number

Dialing the France phone number is simple, but there are some common mistakes that lead to unsuccessful calls, especially for overseas callers. When calling France, international dialing formats differ from local dialing, which can lead to confusion if you are unfamiliar with the process. Some of the common mistakes include:

The French country code is “33,” which should be dialed after the origin country’s exit code. Many callers forget to dial the country code or even the exit code. While an exit code can be replaced with the “+” sign while calling from mobile phones, a numeric exit code is mandatory for traditional landline phones.

The French number always starts with the ‘0’ when calling locally (01-XX-XX-XX-XX for Paris). However, you must omit the leading zero/trunk code if you are dialing from overseas. For example, the correct way to dial the same number from abroad is +33-1-XX-XX-XX-XX. So, always remember to exclude the trunk code while calling from abroad.

French landline and mobile numbers have different numbering patterns. The landline number comprises area codes, while the mobile number has mobile prefixes. Overlooking and mixing up these numbers also lead to failed calls. So make sure you dial the proper digits for mobile and landline calls. 

The most common mistake is dialing the incorrect format while calling internationally. You must dial your country's exit code, France's country code, area code/mobile prefix, and the receiver’s number. Understanding the correct format is essential to connect successfully while calling a French number from abroad.

As you can see, knowing the right French phone number format is essential for easily connecting with individuals or businesses in France. There are different formats for calling landline, mobile, and toll–free numbers, each with specific rules and dialing structure. To call locally in France, dial the area code/mobile prefix followed by the receiver's number and add the origin country’s exit code and France’s country code while omitting the trunk code while making calls from overseas.

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French phone numbers include 10 digits when calling locally and 11-14 digits when calling from another country.

To identify the French number, look for France's country code (+33) and the nine to ten-digit phone number. The French landline numbers start with 01 to 05, mobile numbers start with 06 or 07, and toll-free numbers start with 0800 and 0805.

French phone numbers are formatted as exit code, country code, area code/mobile prefix, and subscriber’s number for international calls and area code/mobile prefix and subscriber’s number for local calls.

No, you don’t need to dial the trunk code while calling France from abroad.