Compared of the US system with (+1) (xxx)-xxx-xxxx, French phone numbers are formatted like (+33) x xx xx xx xx. For France to France calls, the +33 can be replaced by a 0 giving then a 10 digit number (5 pairs of digits) starting with 0. First two digits gives you the type or the general location of the number, 01 to 05 (in order, Paris' region, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest), 06 and 07 are mobile phone numbers, 08 are commercial ones, and 09 reserved for VOIP lines. For geographic numbers, the second pair of digit gives you more or less the department the caller is located, the third pair describe even more locally, and finally the last two pairs are not geographically dependent. For mobile or VOIP lines, the second and third pairs of digit describe the carrier (not geographically dependant). If you have any more question, feel free to ask! Answer from Glieps on reddit.com
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Telephone numbers in France - Wikipedia
May 4, 2025 - Telephone numbers are usually stated as a sequence of five digit-pairs, e.g., 0x xx xx xx xx–and not, for example, 0 xxx-xxx-xxx or others. Overseas departments and collectivities have distinct country codes and different digit grouping formats.
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Compared of the US system with (+1) (xxx)-xxx-xxxx, French phone numbers are formatted like (+33) x xx xx xx xx. For France to France calls, the +33 can be replaced by a 0 giving then a 10 digit number (5 pairs of digits) starting with 0. First two digits gives you the type or the general location of the number, 01 to 05 (in order, Paris' region, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest), 06 and 07 are mobile phone numbers, 08 are commercial ones, and 09 reserved for VOIP lines. For geographic numbers, the second pair of digit gives you more or less the department the caller is located, the third pair describe even more locally, and finally the last two pairs are not geographically dependent. For mobile or VOIP lines, the second and third pairs of digit describe the carrier (not geographically dependant). If you have any more question, feel free to ask! More on reddit.com
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Dialing French phone numbers from within France - France Message Board - Tripadvisor
Answer 1 of 4: Once I'm in France, I want to call French phone numbers from my cell phone with a US number. I know the cell phone will work; it's Google Fi and I've already checked with them. The question is, what is the right sequence of numbers... More on tripadvisor.co.uk
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French telephone numbers | WordReference Forums
Given the 8 digit phone number, such as 40-12-34-56, is it more common to say the number as a series of 8 separate numbers, or to say it as four pairs of numbers? Such as: "Le numéro est quatre zéro, un deux, trois quatre, cinq six." Or "...quarante, douze, trente-quatre, cinquante-six"... More on forum.wordreference.com
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How to get a phone number before arriving in France?
What do you need the number for before your arrival? Last time I got a Free Mobile card all I needed was a credit card and and address for them to send the card. My friend used an American card and wrote his address as "care of CheeseWheels38", so it's not like they checked residency. But you'd still physically need to be in France for that. I think you can get vacation packages from some operators (Orange, last time I looked) where they'll mail you a SIM in advance. More on reddit.com
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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.
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French phone numbers include 10 digits when calling locally and 11-14 digits when calling from another country.
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2 weeks ago - So to call a mobile phone (the French call it “telephone portable” or “le portable”) from overseas, you need to dial +33 6, then the other 8 digits. Here’s a concrete example of calling a mobile in France from overseas: if the “normal ...
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r/france on Reddit: How Are Mobile Numbers Formatted In France?
March 10, 2019 -

This may be a strange question, but I am currently working on a web-based project where we intake the mobile phone number of our users to send them a receipt of their purchase. We are localizing this experience for each country we support.

Here in the United States, for example, the user sees a field that looks like such:

Enter Your Mobile Number: (xxx)xxx-xxxx

I am curious if anyone in France could help to assist with how this field would best appear for users in France. The country code would not be relevant as we will be sending messages from a local mobile number, but I would like to understand how you would expect to see the formatting of a field.

Thanks!

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French Phone Number Format: France Code & Dialing Steps
September 9, 2025 - Toll-free numbers start with 0800, 0805, or 0809 prefixes. For local calls, include the trunk code; for international calls, omit the trunk code and add your country’s exit code and France’s country code.
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February 21, 2024 - A French phone number typically consists of 10 digits, with the first two digits indicating the geographic area code. For example, the area code for Paris is 01, so a phone number in Paris might be written as 01 23 45 67 89.
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France Country Code - How to Call Guide - Wise
The two most common exit codes globally are '00' and '011'. However, on most mobile phones today, you can substitute the exit code by simply starting your entire international number sequence with the universal '+' symbol.
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September 8, 2023 - Soon after moving to France, you’ll notice how essential it is to be able to understand French numbers. It can be easy to get confused with the different formats and conventions. However, understanding the correct way to write a French phone number is important for both personal and professional communication.
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June 25, 2025 - A standard France phone number looks like this: +33 0x xx-xx-xx-xx. A strategic use of different number types can facilitate communication and help meet customer expectations in the French market and network with local clients.
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What is the calling code for France? - Wise
The two most common exit codes globally are '00' and '011'. However, on most mobile phones today, you can substitute the exit code by simply starting your entire international number sequence with the universal '+' symbol.
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September 7, 2022 - Freephone is a French number type that is relatively easy to request. You do not have to take any special conditions into consideration. Infographic – French Phone Numbers.
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Dialing French phone numbers from within France - France Message Board - Tripadvisor
01 is Paris/Ile de France, 02 is North-West, 03 North East, 04 South East, 05 South West. Mobile numbers usually start with 06 or 07, 08 is a commercial and/or official number and 09 is usually a number attached to an internet box.
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dialing french phone numbers with US cell phone in France - Fodor's Travel Talk Forums
December 9, 2018 - You dial either 00 33 then the phone nr or 01 and the phone number of Paris Or 02 and the phone number for north west, 03 for north east , 04 for south east and 05 for south west.
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French telephone numbers | WordReference Forums
August 5, 2011 - 06 are mobiles and 09 are internet lines. So that number would now be something like: zéro-trois ; quarante ; douze ; trente-quatre ; cinquante-six. Not only phone numbers but also any long number will be dictated in the same way.
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France Phone Numbers | Twilio
October 1, 2024 - France mobile phone numbers may only be used for interpersonal communications and peer-to-peer (P2P) messaging.
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April 11, 2025 - The French regulatory authority ARCEP has updated the framework governing the use of numbering resources
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March 19, 2021 - The country code of France is 33 so you need to dial +33 or 0033 to call French numbers from abroad. Press “+” to show you’re making an international call. ... Dial the phone number, without the first zero.
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Answer (1 of 5): Phone numbers in France are made of 10 digits - the first digit is a zero. - the second digit express the type of number being used : 1 is Paris, 2 to 4 are landlines (divided in 4 geographical zones), 6 and 7 are mobile numbers, ...