Master European Phone Numbers
Everything you need to know about phone number formats, calling costs, and mobile number portability across Europe
🔢 Phone Number Formats Explained
How to read, write and dial European phone numbers correctly
International Format
Standard Format:
+33 6 12 34 56 78
Breaking it down:
- +33 = Country code (France)
- 6 = Mobile network prefix
- 12 34 56 78 = Subscriber number
National Format
When calling within country:
06 12 34 56 78
Key points:
- • Drop the country code (+33)
- • Keep the leading 0
- • Same spacing/formatting
- • Works only within France
🌐 Major European Country Codes
Essential country codes for calling across Europe
France
Mobile: 06/07
Germany
Mobile: 15x/16x/17x
UK
Mobile: 07
Spain
Mobile: 6x/7x
Italy
Mobile: 3xx
Netherlands
Mobile: 06
Poland
Mobile: 5x/6x/7x/8x
Sweden
Mobile: 07
💰 Understanding Calling Costs
What you'll pay when calling different types of numbers
EU Roaming Calls
✅ Included in Plan:
- • Calls to any EU number
- • Calls back to home country
- • Same rates as domestic
Remember: EU roaming regulations apply - no extra charges for temporary travel
International Calls
💸 Premium Rates:
- • USA/Canada: €0.05-0.50/min
- • Asia: €0.10-2.00/min
- • Africa: €0.20-3.00/min
Tip: Use VoIP apps like WhatsApp, Skype for cheaper international calls
Premium Numbers
⚠️ Watch Out For:
- • 08xx numbers (various rates)
- • 09xx numbers (premium)
- • Short codes (5-6 digits)
Warning: These can cost €0.10-3.00/min or more - check before calling!
🔄 Mobile Number Portability
Keep your number when switching operators
How It Works
Request PAC Code
Contact your current operator to get your Porting Authorization Code
Give to New Operator
Provide the PAC code when signing up with your new mobile operator
Wait for Transfer
Number transfer usually completes within 1-3 business days
Important Details
✅ Your Rights
- • Free number portability in EU
- • Can't be refused by operators
- • Usually completed within 1 day
- • Keep your number permanently
⚠️ Requirements
- • Account must be in good standing
- • All bills must be paid
- • Same name on both accounts
- • Valid ID may be required
📞 Master European Phone Numbers
Save money and stay connected with proper number knowledge
Most common format
EU roaming calls
Days to port number