Locate a phone by number in France
About a minute, if they answer.
01In France
- Carriers
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free and the virtual carriers. The request arrives as an ordinary message.
- Format
- Mobile numbers start with 06 or 07: 06 12 34 56 78
- Accuracy
- GPS outdoors, about 25 m.
- Law
- GDPR and the CNIL: the person answers on their own phone and can withdraw at any time.
02What the first digits reveal
06 and 07 are mobile and national. 01 to 05 are landline regions.
- 06
- Mobile, national
- 07
- Mobile, national
- 01
- Île-de-France
- 02
- Nord-Ouest
- 03
- Nord-Est
- 04
- Sud-Est
- 05
- Sud-Ouest
- 09
- Non-geographic
03FAQ
Does it work with an overseas French number?
Yes. Réunion, Guadeloupe and the others have their own codes; pick the territory in the field.
Does the other person need an app?
No. They answer in their phone's browser.
Is a 06 number a city?
No. 06 and 07 are national mobile ranges. Only landlines carry a region.