05 area code — South-West France
05 is the local dialing code used in South-West France, France. Numbers are written internationally as +33 5.
How to call South-West France
- From abroad
- +33 5 XXX XXXX
- Within France
- 05 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +33
About the 05 area code
A full number here takes the form +33 5 XXX XXXX — the 5 identifies South-West France within France's numbering plan.
Area codes like 05 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local France number. To actually receive an SMS on a France number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is South-West France?
South-West France uses the area code 05, written internationally as +33 5.
How do I call South-West France from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +33 5, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in South-West France?
South-West France is in the Europe/Paris time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 05 a mobile or a landline code?
05 is a geographic (landline) area code for South-West France. Mobile numbers in France use their own separate prefixes.