What is the prefix to call France from Germany?

To call France from Germany, dial 00 (the German exit code) followed by 33 (the French country code). So you start with 0033.

Do I dial the zero in the area code for France?

No. Unlike Italy, when calling France you MUST drop the leading zero of the area code. For example, to call Paris (01), you dial 0033 1...

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How to Call France
From Germany

Need to call Paris, Strasbourg, or Lyon from Germany? The dialing format is 00 + 33. Make instant, secure calls to any French mobile or landline directly from your browser.

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Dialing France from Germany: The Rules

Calling France requires dropping the leading zero of the area code.

German Exit Code

Dial 00.
This is the standard prefix to dial out of Germany.

France Country Code

Dial 33.
This connects you to the French network.

Area Code (Drop 0)

Dial the number.
⚠ DROP THE ZERO!If the number is 01 22 33..., you dial 1 22 33...

Example: Calling Paris from Berlin

Exit00

France33

Paris (Drop 0)1

Number22 33 44 55

Popular French Area Codes

Remember to drop the leading zero (0) when dialing these after 0033.

City	Region	Dial Code
Paris	Île-de-France	01
Marseille	Provence	04
Lyon	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes	04
Toulouse	Occitanie	05
Nice	Côte d'Azur	04
Nantes	Pays de la Loire	02
Strasbourg	Grand Est	03
Bordeaux	Nouvelle-Aquitaine	05

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How to Call France From Germany