A local phone number in France can offer many benefits for businesses. Whether you want to operate in the French market or expand your network in Europe, a French phone number from Belfabriek is an excellent choice!

What Is the Country Code for France?

The country code for France is +33. If you want to call France from abroad, such as from the Netherlands or other EU countries, start with 0033 or +33, followed by the local phone number without the leading zero.

Searching for a French Phone Number

Want to know who called you from a French phone number? Use our French number lookup tool to easily enter the number and find out who called you, whether it’s a local French number or a national number.

French Mobile and Landline Numbers

French mobile numbers typically start with 06 or 07. These prefixes make it easy to recognize a French mobile number. For example, a French mobile number might look like this: +33 6 12 34 56 78.

Landline numbers are regionally bound and have specific prefixes:

  • 01 - Ile-de-France (Paris and surroundings)
  • 02 - Northwest France (e.g., Brest, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Nantes, Orleans, Rouen)
  • 03 - Northeast France (e.g., Boulogne, Calais, Dijon, Lille, Nancy, Strasbourg, Reims, Troyes)
  • 04 - Southeast France (e.g., Cannes, Grenoble, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, St. Etienne, Toulon, Valence)
  • 05 - Southwest France (e.g., Bordeaux, Limoges, Lourdes, Toulouse)

A fixed French number might look like this: +33 1 23 45 67 89 for Paris or +33 4 56 78 90 12 for Marseille.

Useful French Phone Numbers

Important emergency numbers in France:

  • General emergency number: 112, for the hearing impaired: 114
  • Police (Gendarmerie): 17
  • Ambulance (SAMU): 15
  • Fire Brigade (Sapeurs Pompiers): 18
  • Missing Children: 16
  • Child Protection: 19
  • Maritime Emergency (at sea): VHF channel 16
  • Maritime Emergency (calling from land): 112 or 196

0800 Numbers (Numéro Vert)

France also has national numbers like 0800 numbers, or numéro vert, which are free for the caller. These numbers are often used by businesses and organizations that don’t want to charge their callers. The number owner pays for all call costs. 0800 numbers are ideal for charities or highly competitive industries. Note: 0800 numbers are not accessible from outside France.

Can I Get a French Number as a Non-Resident?

Yes, as a non-resident, you can request a local French phone number through Belfabriek. For example, with a 01 number for Paris, you can connect your business with customers and partners in the Paris region. This offers many benefits for the service, image, and reliability of your business.

Additionally, there are also national 09 numbers available. These national numbers are not tied to a specific region and are ideal for businesses looking to reach customers across France. In principle, Belfabriek can register all possible local prefixes, such as a Lyon 472 number or a Bordeaux 556 prefix.

Benefits of a French Phone Number

A French phone number offers flexibility and a professional appearance in the French market. This can help align your products and services with French culture and reduce wait times. With a national number like a 09 number or a local number, you are recognizable to your French customers, which can enhance trust in your services.

Request a French phone number today or contact us for questions!