This is the telephone area prefix for Lille and surrounding areas in northern France.
How to Call Lille from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 33 (France country code - omit the leading 0)
- Dial the area code (3 - for northeastern France, including Lille)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits)
Example: Calling Lille from the United States
011 33 3 20 00 00 00
Where:
011 = US exit code
33 = France country code
3 = Area code for Lille and northern France
20 00 00 00 = Local Lille phone number
Quick Facts
Lille Area Code Coverage
The +33 3 prefix covers Lille and nearby communes in the Nord department:
City Center
Grand Place, Vieux Lille, République
Northern Lille
Wazemmes, Moulins, Fives
Southern Lille
Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin, Bois-Blancs, Vauban-Esquermes
Western Lille
Hellemmes-Lille, Lille-Sud, Porte de Douai
Eastern Lille
Lambersart, Lille-Centre Est, Jardin des Plantes
Greater Lille
Roubaix, Tourcoing, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Armentières
Major French Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling France
When calling Lille from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011