How to call France - Common FAQs

• How do you dial French phone numbers?
• How do you make calls to France from different devices?
• What are mobile numbers, Paris numbers, toll-free numbers for France?
• How much does it cost to call France?
• What are the simple steps to making a call to France?
• What are the advantages of calling France with Zadarma?

If you are a growing business or a firm that already operates internationally, then you may need to make frequent overseas phone calls. The following article explores just how easy it is to make regular calls to France. If your business is looking to make regular affordable calls to France then the common FAQs discussed below, could be useful.

How do you dial French phone numbers?

France is a popular hub for international business relationships and one of the many booming markets within Europe. If you are looking to make frequent calls to France, firstly it is important to understand the basics. Every country across the world has a unique country code. This must be dialled before the caller dials the local phone number. France’s country code is +33.

How do you make calls to France from different devices?

There are a variety of methods to make calls to France. Zadarma offers various French phone numbers. You can dial a French phone number via your PC, SIP gate, office phone system, mobile phone, or any other software or device that supports SIP. In addition, you can forward your virtual phone number to any country at a very low price.

What are mobile numbers, Paris numbers, toll-free numbers for France?

There are various types of phone numbers you can use to make calls to France.

Paris or Other Popular French City Local Numbers

You can establish a virtual local number with a prefix number to correspond with specific French cities. Virtual Paris phone numbers are hugely advantageous as they allow you to reach local customers easily. Your customers have the opportunity to call your local French city number, while you are located somewhere else in the world.

Connecting your Paris virtual phone number, for instance, is simple. With Zadarma, as a registered member, upon request, you will be provided with a Paris specific phone number which allows you to make and receive calls. Please note that to get the number, an address in France is required.

Mobile Numbers

Leveraging a mobile number to call France is easy. To make a call to France from a mobile device, you'll need to use the international dialling format. This includes the international access code (00 or +), the France country code (33), and the French phone number (without the leading 0).

Zadarma also offers virtual French mobile numbers (with the +33 7 prefix), which you can buy for just €2/month, with free incoming calls and SMS reception—all managed via their app, PBX or CRM tools, giving you a mobile presence in France from anywhere in the world.

Toll-Free Numbers

A toll-free number is one that is not tied to a physical location or address. A toll-free number for France from Zadarma begins with 0800. Local customers can make calls to these numbers free of charge. Calls made over the internet leveraging VoIP communication technology can offer significant advantages for individuals and businesses. Traditionally, a toll-free number is a phone number where the call receiver pays for the call.

The advantages of toll-free is that you remove any customers worrying about expensive phone calls. Through toll-free calls, you can often field customer service and sales requests from customers outside their local area.

How much does it cost to call France?

Zadarma offers a simple and easy international calling solution, popular for callers looking to make and receive regular calls to France. Zadarma’s local numbers for France are specific to a wide range of popular French cities including Paris, Lyon, Montpellier, Toulouse and Nice.

You can find a full list of the mobile, toll-free and city specific numbers available in the table below. The table outlines the destination and area codes. The full tariff prices for France can be found on the Zadarma website.

What are the simple steps to making a call to France?

If you are interested in understanding how to call France in 3 simple steps, then read on:

1. Firstly, dial the international exit code, which is the "+" symbol.
2. Then dial the France country code, which is 33.
3. You are then ready to dial the French number. This can be a landline, virtual, toll-free or mobile number, however remove the 0.

What are the advantages of calling France with Zadarma?

Zadarma offers a centralized communication solution that allows you to make international calls, including video calls, to France cheaply and easily. Zadarma’s toll-free, virtual mobile numbers and local numbers are inexpensive and simple to activate and use.

Cost Savings - Lower, Consolidated Phone Bills

Through a VoIP enabled virtual toll-free, mobile or French local city number, users will ultimately avoid roaming charges. VoIP virtual numbers significantly lower the cost of international calls compared to expensive per-minute based calling tariffs through more traditional phone lines. If you are making regular calls to France, it may be worth looking into monthly call plans through a VoIP provider.

Zadarma is very open to pay as you go users, however often the call plans are a wiser option, should you be making frequent international calls. Various plans are available for specific destinations, such as the EU, UK or US. You can find more details on tariff and call plans per region on the top menu - Pricing - Price plans.

These call plans are available with no connection fee. If you are considering signing up multiple family members or business colleagues, then this could be advantageous as calls between Zadarma users come with no charge. Furthermore, Zadarma’s call and billing solution can consolidate all calls (local and international) under one call plan, simplifying billing and eliminating surprises from high international phone bills.

Greater Agility & Ease of Use

Zadarma’s virtual numbers for France allow for dynamic calling. Callers can make calls from anywhere via any internet-connected devices (smartphones, computers, etc.). This provides a business with the flexibility to scale up or down as needed, perfect for growing businesses.

Virtual numbers allow for remote offices to be visible without the need to be physically located in the country when calling, and infrastructure to be established. Businesses can benefit from further cost savings, avoiding the need to hire local teams or any hardwiring. A VoIP local virtual number provides an easy-to-use solution.

Advanced International Calling Features: PBX Phone System

Registered Zadarma users can benefit from free access to the PBX phone system, which provides a variety of additional calling and call management features, such as call recording, call analytics, voice menu, voicemail-to-email transcription, and conference calls. These features are not usually available through traditional phone systems.

Zadarma’s PBX system provides a one-stop shop for international communication and is quick and cost-effective to set up. For all users, Zadarma’s phone system can also integrate with a variety of applications like email, Hubspot, Microsoft Teams and a variety of financial software and CRM solutions.