Area code 5
Southwest France · Toulouse, Bordeaux
- Area code
- 5
- Country
- France
- Region
- Southwest France
- Major cities
- Toulouse, Bordeaux
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Note
- Southwestern France area code, dialed as 05 domestically.
This is a domestic area code inside France. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 5?
Area code 5 serves Southwest France in France, including Toulouse, Bordeaux.
What region does area code 5 cover?
Area code 5 covers Southwest France. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a France number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 5 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 5 in?
Area code 5 is in the IANA time zone Europe/Paris.
Is area code 5 the international calling code?
No. 5 is a domestic area code inside France, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 5 and the local number.