How to Call France from Australia
Learn how to call from Australia to France with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.02/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call France from Australia
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How to Call from Australia to France
To make a call, dial the exit code (0011), followed by the country code (33), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.02 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇦🇺 Australia to 🇫🇷 France
- 1
Dial the exit code: 0011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Australia.
- 2
Dial France's country code: 33
The country code for France is +33.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: +33 6 12 34 56 78
- Landline: +33 1 23 45 67 89
Cheap Calls from Australia to France
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Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
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- • From $0.02/min
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🇦🇺 Australia Carrier Rates to 🇫🇷 France
- Telstra$0.30-2.50
- Optus$0.20-2.00
- Vodafone Australia$0.20-1.80
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Best Time to Call 🇫🇷 France
Recommended Calling Hours
- • Telemarketing to French consumers is restricted to weekdays 10:00 13:00 and 14:00 20:00 local time; no calls on weekends or public holidays
- • For professional or personal calls, avoid early mornings before 09:00 and late evenings after 20:00 unless pre arranged
Calling Etiquette in France
- • Begin with a polite greeting such as Bonjour Monsieur or Bonjour Madame and state your name and organization
- • For business calls, using formal address (vous) is expected unless invited to switch to tu
- • Schedule important business calls in advance by email or message; unscheduled sales calls are often unwelcome
- • Be concise and structured; French professionals value clarity and preparation
Reaching 🇫🇷 France via Apps
- • WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal, Telegram and similar apps are widely used in France, especially for personal and small business communication
- • Many professionals still prefer email or standard phone for formal matters; confirm preferred channel with the contact
- • App based calls may be missed if the recipient has notifications limited; follow up with SMS or email if urgent
International Calling Requirements in 🇦🇺 Australia
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international calling or IDD; many prepaid plans block it by default.
- • Dial 0011 or use the + sign before the destination country code when calling overseas.
- • For mobiles, enable international roaming if you plan to use your Australian SIM outside Australia.
- • Some providers require sufficient prepaid credit or an international add on before allowing IDD calls.
- • Business lines may have international barring; request your telecom admin or provider to lift it if needed.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇫🇷 France
- Your call cannot be connected as dialed. - Check you used 0011 or +, included the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the area or mobile code.
- International calls are barred from this service. - Contact your provider or account admin to enable IDD, or add an international pack if on prepaid.
- Insufficient funds to complete this call. - Recharge your prepaid balance or ensure your postpaid account is in good standing and includes IDD.
FAQs: Calling 🇫🇷 France from 🇦🇺 Australia
How do I call from Australia to France?
Dial 0011 (exit code) + 33 (France country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Australia to France?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.02/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for France?
The country code for France is +33. When calling from Australia, dial 0011 33 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Australia?
Dial 0011 or use +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code without its leading 0, then the local number.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VOIP when overseas with an Australian SIM?
Roaming is convenient but often costly; using Wi Fi and apps like WhatsApp or Skype is usually cheaper, especially for long calls.
How much do international calls from Australia cost?
Rates vary by carrier, plan and destination, roughly from USD 0.20 to over 2.00 per minute; check your providers IDD or pack rates before calling.