Date format reference
France Date Format
The common numeric date format in France is DD/MM/YYYY.
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French numeric dates normally put day before month. For example, Thursday, July 16, 2026 can be written as 16/07/2026 in the fr-FR locale.
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France Date Format
The common numeric date format in France is DD/MM/YYYY.
French numeric dates normally put day before month. For example, Thursday, July 16, 2026 can be written as 16/07/2026 in the fr-FR locale.
- Country
- France
- Common pattern
- DD/MM/YYYY
- Locale example
- 16/07/2026
- Locale code
- fr-FR
Method
Country pages summarize common everyday numeric date order and show a locale-formatted example using Intl date formatting.
Avoiding date ambiguity
France Date Format is useful when a numeric date could be read in more than one order. Month-first and day-first formats can conflict in international communication.
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FAQ
What is the common date format in France?
The common numeric date pattern shown here is DD/MM/YYYY.
Can official or formal formats differ?
Yes. Government, standards, and ISO contexts may use stricter formats such as YYYY-MM-DD.