What is an 05 number?
The 05 area code designates landline numbers in southwest France. This area includes the departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and part of Occitanie.
The departments concerned include :
- Haute-Garonne and Tarn
- Gironde and Landes
- Vienne and Charente
- Lot and Aveyron
To call from abroad, dial +33 5 followed by the 8-digit number. This format is recognized by all French and foreign telephone operators.
The benefits of an 05 number for your company
No surcharge
A local toll-free number
Numbers starting with 05 are included in the rate plans of French telephone operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free). Your customers can reach you at no extra cost from a landline or cell phone.
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Stronger local roots
An 05 number reinforces your regional dimension in the South-West. This area includes major cities such as Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Benefits for your customer relations :
- Closer to your local prospects
- Strengthening your territorial roots
- Keep your number even if you move
Professional uses of an 05 number
Customer service and commercial relations
The 05 area code improves accessibility for customers in the South-West. The numbering plan allows :
- Easily manage incoming calls
- Setting up a professional switchboard
- Filter unwanted calls and canvassing
Prospecting and sales campaigns
A local number optimizes your telephone prospecting campaigns. The benefits for your business:
- Better results thanks to regional identifier
- Simplified management of outgoing calls
- Detailed campaign statistics
Activating and managing your 05 number
Portability allows you to keep your old number when changing telephone operators. The national format (05 XX XX XX XX) remains the same.
Our cloud telephony solution offers :
- Instant activation in just a few clicks
- Integration with your CRM
- Mobile applications for call management
- Protection against fraud and scams
Advanced features for your 05 number
Intuitive communications management
Our virtual switchboard integrates :
- A customizable interactive voice server (IVR)
- Intelligent routing of incoming calls
- Real-time line supervision
The solution can be adapted to any professional activity, from customer service to sales relations.
Integrations and professional tools
Optimize your business telephony with :
- Connection to leading CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho)
- Extensions for Chrome and Firefox browsers
- APIs and webhooks for your specific developments
Call supervision and analysis
Improve your customer relations with :
- Recording communications
- Detailed call statistics
- Real-time dashboard
- Unwanted call detection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 05 area code in France?
The 05 area code designates the South-West region of the French telephone network. This telephone numbering, regulated by ARCEP, applies to fixed-line telephony in the entire region between Loire-Atlantique and the Pyrenees.
Regional codes in mainland France :
- 01 : Île de France and Paris
- 02: Northwest, including Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
- 03: Northeast (Marne, Seine)
- 04: Southeast (Alps)
- 05: South-West
To which regions does the 05 area code correspond?
The 05 prefix covers the departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie, the former Midi-Pyrénées region. This area covers :
Nouvelle-Aquitaine :
- Dordogne and Corrèze
- Creuse and Haute-Vienne
- Deux-Sèvres and Maritime
- Gers and Landes
Occitania :
- Ariège and Haute-Garonne
- Hautes-Pyrénées
- Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy (DOM-TOM)
How do I identify a number beginning with 05?
To check a caller in 05 :
- Consult the regional electronic directory
- Use telecom localization tools
- Check the list of authorized call centers
- Identify the corresponding business sector
This will enable us to better filter unsolicited advertising and canvassing.
What are the 05 number formats?
The international format follows the new numbering system:
- National format: 05 XX XX XX XX
- International format: +33 5 XX XX XX XX
This structure is used throughout mainland France and the French overseas territories (Réunion, Mayotte, Indian Ocean).
How do I call an 05 number from abroad?
To reach a number in the South-West :
- Dial the country code (+33)
- Replace 0 with 5
- Add the 8-digit number
No change is necessary for calls included in international packages.
What are the advantages of an 05 number?
For your business in the South-West :
- Improves local relationships with your customers
- Creating a strong territorial base
- Choose the right prefix for your business zone
- Use a number recognized by all operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free)
Unlimited Internet and telecom packages include these calls at no extra cost.
How can I protect myself from unwanted 05 calls?
Protection against unsolicited calls :
- Opposition list registration
- One-click filtering
- Block suspicious numbers
- Reporting abuse to ARCEP
The regulations allow you to change your reception settings at any time.
