What number do I dial to call France from UK?
Dial 00, then 33, then French number without leading 0. For example: 00 33 1 42 68 53 00.
International dialing guide
Call France from UK
Calling France from UK usually means removing the first 0 from the French number. A Paris number written 01 42 68 53 00 becomes 00 33 1 42 68 53 00.
Dial +33 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 00 + 33 + French number without leading 0
Example: 00 33 1 42 68 53 00
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in UK, use 00.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- France: +33
- Origin exit code
- UK: 00
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.036/min. Mobile about $0.280/min.
Time zone difference
France is usually 1 hour ahead of UK. Both countries use daylight saving time on similar schedules, so offset is stable most of year.
Best window from UK is usually 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, which reaches France from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call France from UK
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 00, the international exit code for UK.
- Dial 33, the country code for France.
- Enter French number without leading 0. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 33 1 42 68 53 00.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +33 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in UK, the manual version is 00 before 33.
If the France number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in France
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +33 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1 | 00 33 1 42 68 53 00 |
| Lyon | 4 | 00 33 4 72 22 12 34 |
| Marseille | 4 | 00 33 4 91 12 34 56 |
| Bordeaux | 5 | 00 33 5 56 12 34 56 |
| Lille | 3 | 00 33 3 20 12 34 56 |
FAQ
What time is it in France when it's 9am in UK?
When it is 9:00 AM in UK, it is usually 10:00 AM in France.
How much does it cost to call France from UK?
On Qubicall, guide rates for France are about $0.036/min to landlines and $0.280/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.