3018 opening hours: what time should you call from mainland France and the overseas territories?

The 3018 is the national helpline for young people who are victims, witnesses or perpetrators of cyberbullying or online abuse, as well as for their parents and the professionals who support them.

It is accessible 7 days a week, from 9 am to 11 pm in mainland France, by telephone on 3018 and via the App 3018 chat. The service is also available in the Overseas Territories, subject to the time difference. To make it easy for young people and families living in the Overseas Territories to know when to call 3018 from their territory, The e-Enfance / 3018 Association has provided a summary sheet setting out the relevant timetables.

Young people, parents or professionals can contact 3018, particularly in the following circumstances:

  • harassment or cyberbullying 
  • violence on social media 
  • unauthorised dissemination of intimate content 
  • blackmail or sextortion 
  • identity theft 
  • exposure to offensive content 
  • or, more broadly, when faced with a situation involving online violence against a child.

What time should I call 3018 from the overseas territories?

The 3018 service is also available by telephone or via chat in the overseas territories. The local hours during which the 3018 helpline team is available vary depending on the region and the time of year.

For example, depending on the time difference, the 3018 service may be available from early morning in some areas, whilst in others, the timetable covers more of the evening and night.

The table below makes it easy to find the timetables for the 3018 in Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Wallis and Futuna.

How do I contact 3018?

There are several ways to contact 3018:

By telephone: 3018

Since app 3018: The chat service also allows users to speak to the 3018 helpline staff when making a phone call might be a barrier to seeking help.

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The 3018 offers a empathetic listening and personalised support depending on each situation.

Where necessary, the teams can also support victims in their dealings with the relevant authorities and take swift action with digital platforms, thanks to their status as a trusted flagger.

Let us work together to combat online harassment and violence!