France Country Codes
Discover France country codes including ISO codes, dialing codes, TLD, currency codes, time zones, neighboring countries, Map and more.
France, formally known as the French Republic, is situated in Western Europe, a subregion of the region Europe. Its capital city is Paris. France is identified by various country codes. The ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2 code, commonly referred to as the 2-letter country code for France, is FR, while the ISO 3166-1-Alpha-3 code, known as the 3-letter country code, is FRA. Similarly, the ISO 3166-1 numeric code for France is 250. When connecting via phone, the dialing code for France is +33, which is essential for initiating calls to phone numbers in France. Online, websites in France are distinguished by the top-level domain (TLD) .fr, indicating their geographic origin. The currency utilized in France is the Euro, denoted by the currency alphabetic code EUR. Commonly known as the Euro, it is the primary currency for transactions within the country.
For a comprehensive reference encompassing major country codes, currency codes, and timezones relevant to France, please refer the tables below:
Country details
| Formal name | the French Republic |
| Capital | Paris |
| region | Europe |
| Sub region | Western Europe |
ISO Codes
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | FR |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | FRA |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric | 250 |
Dialing Code
| Dialing code | +33 |
Other Country Codes
| Top Level Domain | .fr |
| License plate code | F |
| UN m49 code | 250 |
| GAUL code | 85 |
| MARC code | fr |
| FIPS code | FR |
| WMO code | FR |
| IOC code | FRA |
| EDGAR code | I0 |
| FIFA code | FRA |
| GS1 GTIN code | 300-379 |
Currency Codes
| Curency | Alphabetic code | Numeric code |
|---|---|---|
| Euro | EUR | 978 |
Timezones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / Paris | +01:00 | +02:00 |
Neighbouring countries
| Country | Capital | ISO codes | Dialing code | TLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Andorra | Andorra la Vella | AD / AND | +376 | .ad |
 Belgium | Brussels | BE / BEL | +32 | .be |
 Germany | Berlin | DE / DEU | +49 | .de |
 Italy | Rome | IT / ITA | +39 | .it |
 Luxembourg | Luxembourg | LU / LUX | +352 | .lu |
 Monaco | Monaco | MC / MCO | +377 | .mc |
 Spain | Madrid | ES / ESP | +34 | .es |
 Switzerland | Bern | CH / CHE | +41 | .ch |
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Ain | metropolitan department | FR-01 |
| Aisne | metropolitan department | FR-02 |
| Allier | metropolitan department | FR-03 |
| Alpes-Maritimes | metropolitan department | FR-06 |
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | metropolitan department | FR-04 |
| Alsace | European collectivity | FR-6AE |
| Ardennes | metropolitan department | FR-08 |
| Ardèche | metropolitan department | FR-07 |
| Ariège | metropolitan department | FR-09 |
| Aube | metropolitan department | FR-10 |
| Aude | metropolitan department | FR-11 |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | metropolitan region | FR-ARA |
| Aveyron | metropolitan department | FR-12 |
| Bas-Rhin | metropolitan department | FR-67 |
| Bouches-du-Rhône | metropolitan department | FR-13 |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | metropolitan region | FR-BFC |
| Bretagne | metropolitan region | FR-BRE |
| Calvados | metropolitan department | FR-14 |
| Cantal | metropolitan department | FR-15 |
| Centre-Val de Loire | metropolitan region | FR-CVL |
| Charente | metropolitan department | FR-16 |
| Charente-Maritime | metropolitan department | FR-17 |
| Cher | metropolitan department | FR-18 |
| Clipperton | dependency | FR-CP |
| Corrèze | metropolitan department | FR-19 |
| Corse | metropolitan collectivity with special status | FR-20R |
| Corse-du-Sud | metropolitan department | FR-2A |
| Creuse | metropolitan department | FR-23 |
| Côte-d'Or | metropolitan department | FR-21 |
| Côtes-d'Armor | metropolitan department | FR-22 |
| Deux-Sèvres | metropolitan department | FR-79 |
| Dordogne | metropolitan department | FR-24 |
| Doubs | metropolitan department | FR-25 |
| Drôme | metropolitan department | FR-26 |
| Essonne | metropolitan department | FR-91 |
| Eure | metropolitan department | FR-27 |
| Eure-et-Loir | metropolitan department | FR-28 |
| Finistère | metropolitan department | FR-29 |
| Gard | metropolitan department | FR-30 |
| Gers | metropolitan department | FR-32 |
| Gironde | metropolitan department | FR-33 |
| Grand-Est | metropolitan region | FR-GES |
| Guadeloupe | overseas departmental collectivity | FR-971 |
| Guyane (française) | overseas unique territorial collectivity | FR-973 |
| Haut-Rhin | metropolitan department | FR-68 |
| Haute-Corse | metropolitan department | FR-2B |
| Haute-Garonne | metropolitan department | FR-31 |
| Haute-Loire | metropolitan department | FR-43 |
| Haute-Marne | metropolitan department | FR-52 |
| Haute-Savoie | metropolitan department | FR-74 |
| Haute-Saône | metropolitan department | FR-70 |
| Haute-Vienne | metropolitan department | FR-87 |
| Hautes-Alpes | metropolitan department | FR-05 |
| Hautes-Pyrénées | metropolitan department | FR-65 |
| Hauts-de-France | metropolitan region | FR-HDF |
| Hauts-de-Seine | metropolitan department | FR-92 |
| Hérault | metropolitan department | FR-34 |
| Ille-et-Vilaine | metropolitan department | FR-35 |
| Indre | metropolitan department | FR-36 |
| Indre-et-Loire | metropolitan department | FR-37 |
| Isère | metropolitan department | FR-38 |
| Jura | metropolitan department | FR-39 |
| La Réunion | overseas departmental collectivity | FR-974 |
| Landes | metropolitan department | FR-40 |
| Loir-et-Cher | metropolitan department | FR-41 |
| Loire | metropolitan department | FR-42 |
| Loire-Atlantique | metropolitan department | FR-44 |
| Loiret | metropolitan department | FR-45 |
| Lot | metropolitan department | FR-46 |
| Lot-et-Garonne | metropolitan department | FR-47 |
| Lozère | metropolitan department | FR-48 |
| Maine-et-Loire | metropolitan department | FR-49 |
| Manche | metropolitan department | FR-50 |
| Marne | metropolitan department | FR-51 |
| Martinique | overseas unique territorial collectivity | FR-972 |
| Mayenne | metropolitan department | FR-53 |
| Mayotte | overseas departmental collectivity | FR-976 |
| Meurthe-et-Moselle | metropolitan department | FR-54 |
| Meuse | metropolitan department | FR-55 |
| Morbihan | metropolitan department | FR-56 |
| Moselle | metropolitan department | FR-57 |
| Métropole de Lyon | metropolitan collectivity with special status | FR-69M |
| Nièvre | metropolitan department | FR-58 |
| Nord | metropolitan department | FR-59 |
| Normandie | metropolitan region | FR-NOR |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | metropolitan region | FR-NAQ |
| Nouvelle-Calédonie | overseas collectivity with special status | FR-NC |
| Occitanie | metropolitan region | FR-OCC |
| Oise | metropolitan department | FR-60 |
| Orne | metropolitan department | FR-61 |
| Paris | metropolitan collectivity with special status | FR-75C |
| Pas-de-Calais | metropolitan department | FR-62 |
| Pays-de-la-Loire | metropolitan region | FR-PDL |
| Polynésie française | overseas collectivity | FR-PF |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur | metropolitan region | FR-PAC |
| Puy-de-Dôme | metropolitan department | FR-63 |
| Pyrénées-Atlantiques | metropolitan department | FR-64 |
| Pyrénées-Orientales | metropolitan department | FR-66 |
| Rhône | metropolitan department | FR-69 |
| Saint-Barthélemy | overseas collectivity | FR-BL |
| Saint-Martin | overseas collectivity | FR-MF |
| Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon | overseas collectivity | FR-PM |
| Sarthe | metropolitan department | FR-72 |
| Savoie | metropolitan department | FR-73 |
| Saône-et-Loire | metropolitan department | FR-71 |
| Seine-Maritime | metropolitan department | FR-76 |
| Seine-Saint-Denis | metropolitan department | FR-93 |
| Seine-et-Marne | metropolitan department | FR-77 |
| Somme | metropolitan department | FR-80 |
| Tarn | metropolitan department | FR-81 |
| Tarn-et-Garonne | metropolitan department | FR-82 |
| Terres australes françaises | overseas territory | FR-TF |
| Territoire de Belfort | metropolitan department | FR-90 |
| Val-d'Oise | metropolitan department | FR-95 |
| Val-de-Marne | metropolitan department | FR-94 |
| Var | metropolitan department | FR-83 |
| Vaucluse | metropolitan department | FR-84 |
| Vendée | metropolitan department | FR-85 |
| Vienne | metropolitan department | FR-86 |
| Vosges | metropolitan department | FR-88 |
| Wallis-et-Futuna | overseas collectivity | FR-WF |
| Yonne | metropolitan department | FR-89 |
| Yvelines | metropolitan department | FR-78 |
| Île-de-France | metropolitan region | FR-IDF |
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Helpful Resources
France - Wikipedia
The France Wikipedia Page provides a comprehensive overview of the Country, including its history, geography, culture, economy, and more. This page offers detailed information and is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments and insights about France.
Wikipedia
France - ISO
The ISO page for the country code 3166-1 (FR) pertains to France. This page provides official information about the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric codes assigned to France. The ISO 3166 standard is an internationally recognized system for defining country codes, essential for various global data exchange and communication purposes.
iso.org
France - Geonames
The Geonames page for France offers comprehensive geographical information about the country. It includes the country's coordinates, elevation, and links to maps. This page provides a detailed look at France's administrative divisions, alternate names, and relevant codes like ISO and FIPS. It also features information on nearby places and the time zone.
geonames.org
FAQs
France is situated in Western Europe, which is a subregion of the continent of Europe.
Paris serves as the capital of France.
The ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2, or two-letter country code, for France is FR, while the ISO 3166-1-Alpha-3, or three-letter country code, is FRA, and the ISO 3166-1 numeric code is 250. ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, is a global federation of national standards bodies.
The dialing code for France is +33.
The top-level domain (TLD) for France-specific internet addresses ends with .fr.
The currency code of France includes the currency alphabetic code EUR and the currency numeric code 978. The currency is referred to as the Euro. ISO 4217 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization, defining alpha codes and numeric codes for representing currencies and providing information about the relationships between individual currencies and their minor units.
The license plate code for France is F.
The UN M49 code for France is 250. UN M49, or the Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use, is a standard used by the United Nations for statistical purposes.
The GAUL code for France is 85. GAUL, or the Global Administrative Unit Layers, is a spatial database of administrative units for all countries worldwide. It is a project of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The MARC code for France is fr. MARC, or machine-readable cataloging standards, are a set of digital formats for describing items cataloged by libraries, such as books, DVDs, and digital resources.
The FIPS code for France is FR. FIPS, or Federal Information Processing Standards, are publicly announced standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for use in computer systems by non-military American government agencies and government contractors.
The WMO code for France is FR. WMO, or the World Meteorological Organization, is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, and geophysics.
The IOC code for France is FRA. The International Olympic Committee uses three-letter abbreviation country codes to refer to each group of athletes that participate in the Olympic Games. Each geocode usually identifies a National Olympic Committee.
The EDGAR code for France is I0. EDGAR, or the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The FIFA code for France is FRA. FIFA, or Fédration Internationale de Football Association (International Federation of Association Football), assigns a three-letter country code to each of its member and non-member countries as name abbreviations for countries and dependent areas in official competitions.
The GS1 GTIN code for France is 300-379. GS1 is a neutral, not-for-profit, international organization developing and maintaining standards, including barcodes. The most well-known of these standards is the barcode, a symbol printed on products that can be electronically scanned.
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| Continent | ISO Code | Countries | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | AS / ASI | 51 | 44,579,000 km2 |
| Africa | AF / AFR | 54 | 30,370,000 km2 |
| North America | NA / NAM | 41 | 24,709,000 km2 |
| South America | SA / SAM | 14 | 17,840,000 km2 |
| Europe | EU / EUR | 52 | 10,180,000 km2 |
| Australia/Oceania | OC / OCE | 28 | 8,525,989 km2 |
| Antarctica | AN / ATA | 5 | 14,200,000 km2 |