France (+33) Country Calling Code & SMS Guide
Complete engineering reference for phone numbering formats, domestic trunk prefixes, cellular mobile operator allocations, and regulatory A2P SMS requirements in France.
Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations
A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies
Not applicable. Regulated by ARCEP and AFMM (Association Française du Multimédia Mobile).
Supported up to 11 characters. Mandatory STOP keyword handling in French (e.g., 'STOP au 36111').
Supported using French mobile numbers (06/07).
GSM-7 standard (French accents é, è, à, ù, ç are basic GSM-7; ê and î require UCS-2 or character substitution).
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Frequently Asked Questions for France
What is the international calling code for France?
The country code for France is +33. In international format, remove the national leading zero (e.g., 06 12 34 56 78 becomes +33612345678).
Are there time restrictions on sending marketing SMS in France?
Yes. Under French telecom regulations, promotional SMS cannot be transmitted between 20:30 and 08:00 on weekdays, on Sundays, or on French national public holidays.