How to Call France
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Dialing France (+33): the short answer
Leave out the leading 0 of the domestic number. The +33 country code replaces it.
In BoraPhone you never need an exit code: type +33 and the number, and the call connects from your browser.
Calling Rates for France
Live rates in USD, pulled from carrier pricing. The same rate applies wherever you call from.
How much will my call cost?
| Duration | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | $0.25 | $0.45 |
| 10 min | $0.50 | $0.90 |
| 15 min | $0.75 | $1.35 |
| 30 min | $1.50 | $2.70 |
All rates are in USD. Calls are billed per minute and rounded up to the next minute. No connection fees or hidden charges. Your first call is free.
Best time to call France
France is on Central European Time (CET), UTC+1. To reach people between 9 AM and 8 PM their time:
| If you are in | Time difference | 9 AM your time is | Call between |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | +6 h | 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | +9 h | 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| London | +1 h | 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Standard time. Daylight saving in either place can shift these by an hour.
Area codes and things to know before you dial France
- French numbers are 10 digits starting with 0. Drop that 0 after +33: 01 42 xx xx xx becomes +33 1 42 xx xx xx.
- Mobiles start with 06 or 07 and cost more per minute than landlines (01 to 05). Paris and the Île-de-France region use 01.
Why call France with BoraPhone?
- No app needed — call directly from your browser on any device
- Pay as you go — no contracts, no monthly subscriptions
- HD voice quality powered by enterprise-grade infrastructure
- Call landlines in France for $0.05/min — great rate compared to traditional carriers
- French mobile numbers start with 06 or 07. Drop the leading 0 when dialing with the +33 country code.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call France from the US?
From a US landline or mobile, dial 011, then 33, then the France number without its leading 0. From a mobile you can also dial +33 directly. In BoraPhone, enter +33 and the number and press call.
How do I call France from the UK?
From the UK dial 00, then 33, then the France number without its leading 0. From a mobile, +33 and the number works from anywhere. BoraPhone charges the same rate whether you call from the UK, the US or anywhere else.
How much does it cost to call France?
Calls to France start at $0.05 per minute with BoraPhone. Landline rates are $0.05/min and mobile rates are $0.09/min. Calls are billed per minute, rounded up to the next minute, with no connection fee and no subscription.
Is it cheaper to call a landline or a mobile in France?
Calling a landline is cheaper. Landlines are $0.05/min and mobiles $0.09/min, so a 10-minute call costs $0.50 to a landline and $0.90 to a mobile.
Do I need an app to call France?
No. BoraPhone works directly in your web browser. Just sign up, add credit, and start calling France in under a minute. No downloads or installations required. It works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile.
What is the country code for France?
The country code for France is +33. When calling with BoraPhone, just enter the full number including the country code and we handle the connection automatically.
What time zone is France in?
France is in Central European Time (CET), UTC+1. When it is 9 AM in New York it is 3:00 PM in France; when it is 9 AM in London it is 10:00 AM. Check the local time before calling to reach people at a convenient hour.