This is the telephone area prefix for Nantes and surrounding areas in western France.
How to Call Nantes from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 33 (France country code - omit the leading 0)
- Dial the area code (2 - for western France, including Nantes)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits)
Example: Calling Nantes from the United States
011 33 2 40 00 00 00
Where:
011 = US exit code
33 = France country code
2 = Area code for Nantes and western France
40 00 00 00 = Local Nantes phone number
Quick Facts
Nantes Area Code Coverage
The +33 2 prefix covers Nantes and nearby communes in the Pays de la Loire region:
City Center
Île de Nantes, Bouffay, Graslin
Northern Nantes
Doulon, Bottière, Bellevue
Southern Nantes
Malakoff, Saint-Félix, Hauts-Pavés
Western Nantes
Chantenay, Sainte-Anne, Ranzay
Eastern Nantes
Dervallières, Zola, Pin Sec
Greater Nantes
Rezé, Saint-Herblain, Orvault, Vertou
Major French Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling France
When calling Nantes from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011