What is French Southern Territories's country code?
The country code for French Southern Territories is +262.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial French Southern Territories?
- International format (recommended)
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+262 [local number] - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+262followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
262, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
French Southern Territories numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is French Southern Territories?
French Southern Territories spans 2 time zones:
- Asia/Dubai
- Indian/Maldives
Good time to call
05:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call French Southern Territories?
International calls to French Southern Territories vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.63/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 79% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 79% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 79% more |
| DialHard | $0.63 | Save ~79% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling French Southern Territories
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Frequently asked questions
Is +262 a mobile or landline code?
+262 is the country code for all of French Southern Territories—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to French Southern Territories connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +262 (not 00262 or 262)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a French Southern Territories number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +262 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.