This is the telephone area code for La Rochelle and surrounding areas in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France.
How to Call La Rochelle from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 33 (France country code)
- Dial the area code (5 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits)
Example: Calling La Rochelle from Latvia
00 33 5 46 12 34 56
Where:
00 = Latvia exit code
33 = France country code
5 = La Rochelle area code (05 without the 0)
46 12 34 56 = Local La Rochelle phone number
Quick Facts
La Rochelle Area Code Coverage
The 05 area code covers La Rochelle and surrounding areas in the Charente-Maritime department:
La Rochelle City
All districts including Centre, Ville-en-Bois, Laleu
Old Port Area
Vieux Port, Tour de la Chaîne, Tour Saint-Nicolas
Historic Center
Medieval streets, arcades, Saint-Louis Cathedral
Maritime Heritage
Aquarium, Maritime Museum, port facilities
University District
University of La Rochelle campuses, student areas
Greater La Rochelle
Urban community with 28 communes
Major French Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling France
When calling La Rochelle from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Latvia
00
United Kingdom
00
Canada
011