Area code 4
Southeast France · Marseille, Lyon, Nice
- Area code
- 4
- Country
- France
- Region
- Southeast France
- Major cities
- Marseille, Lyon, Nice
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Note
- Southeastern France area code, dialed as 04 domestically.
This is a domestic area code inside France. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 4?
Area code 4 serves Southeast France in France, including Marseille, Lyon, Nice.
What region does area code 4 cover?
Area code 4 covers Southeast 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 4 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 4 in?
Area code 4 is in the IANA time zone Europe/Paris.
Is area code 4 the international calling code?
No. 4 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 4 and the local number.