Call France from United Kingdom
Affordable calls from United Kingdom to France. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.09
per minute
Landline
$0.02
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United Kingdom or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call France from United Kingdom
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to France.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 33 + local number from your United Kingdom phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call France
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +33, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Paris
+33-1
Lyon
+33-4
Marseille
+33-4
Toulouse
+33-5
Nice
+33-4
Common Issues When Calling France
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from French numbers
Drop the leading 0 from French numbers
French mobile numbers start with 06 or 07 domestically. When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +33 6XX-XXX-XXX or +33 7XX-XXX-XXX. Numbers after +33 are 9 digits.
RoutingFrench overseas territories have different country codes
French overseas territories have different country codes
French overseas territories use different codes: Guadeloupe (+590), Martinique (+596), Reunion (+262). Do not use +33 for these territories — they are separate countries for dialing purposes.
Calling France from United Kingdom
Time difference
France is 1 hour ahead of UK time
Best time to call
Evening UK (6-8 PM GMT) = evening France (7-9 PM CET)
Popular cities called
Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice
Peak calling seasons
Christmas, Bastille Day, Easter, Toussaint
Calling tips
French families value meal times; avoid calling during lunch (12-2 PM) or dinner (8-9:30 PM). Bastille Day and Christmas are major occasions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call France from United Kingdom?
With Callana, calls from United Kingdom to France cost $0.09/min to mobile phones and $0.02/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call France from United Kingdom?
Evening UK (6-8 PM GMT) = evening France (7-9 PM CET). France is 1 hour ahead of UK time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call France from United Kingdom?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the France number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United Kingdom, dial 00 + 33 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call France?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling France from United Kingdom immediately.
What is the best way to call France from United Kingdom?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United Kingdom, dial 00 then +33 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to France not connecting?
Common issues when calling France include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.