+33 3
This is the telephone area prefix for Besancon and surrounding areas in eastern France.
How to Call Besancon 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/eastern France, including Besancon)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits)
Example: Calling Besancon from the United States
011 33 3 81 00 00 00
Where:
011 = US exit code
33 = France country code
3 = Area code for Besancon and eastern France
81 00 00 00 = Local Besancon phone number
Quick Facts
+33 3
Area Prefix
+33
Country Code
10-digit
Dialing Format
00
France Exit Code
Besancon Area Code Coverage
The +33 3 prefix covers Besancon and nearby communes in the Doubs department:
City Center
La Boucle, Citadel, Battant District
Northern Besancon
Planoise, Châtel-Blanc, Saint-Ferjeux
Southern Besancon
Palente, Orchamps, Les Tilleroyes
Western Besancon
Velotte, Saint-Claude, Châteaufarine
Eastern Besancon
Bellevue, Fontaine-Écu, Les Buis
Greater Besancon
École-Valentin, Fontain, Châtillon-le-Duc, Devecey
Major French Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling France
When calling Besancon from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011