How to call Cameroon
- From mobile
- +237 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 237 x xx xx xx xx
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How to call Cameroon from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Cameroon from abroad
How to make a call to Cameroon from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Cameroonian number has 9 digits and no trunk prefix, so you dial it straight after 237.
- 00Exit code
- 237Country code of Cameroon
- 222Yaoundé
- xx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Cameroon
Dial a Yaoundé or Douala landline
Camtel landlines start with 2, and the city shows in the first digits.
- Yaoundé+237 222
- Douala+237 233
Reach MTN or Orange mobiles
Every mobile starts with 6, and the next two digits often show the network.
- MTN Cameroon+237 67
- Orange Cameroun+237 69
How Cameroon phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. Camtel's Yaoundé numbers start 222, its Douala numbers start 233
- Mobiles
- Starts with 6. The next two digits often show the network, such as 67 for MTN Cameroon or 69 for Orange Cameroun
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8. The regulator lists these as value-added service numbers
Want to call Cameroon?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Cameroon
The time now in Cameroon, and the best hours to call. The time difference to your clock changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Cameroon
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb11Youth DayThursday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- May1Labour DaySaturday
Why a call to Cameroon fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Cameroon, Europe, and most of the world, reaching the same nine-digit Cameroonian number. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 8 are value-added service numbers inside Cameroon and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Cameroon from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 237 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 237?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Cameroon mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +237, then the number
Why does my call to Cameroon not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Cameroon now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cameroon. Most of Cameroon keeps the time of Douala. Cameroon has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Cameroon?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Cameroon. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to a Cameroon mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +237 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 237 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Cameroon?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cameroon needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Cameroon?
Dial your exit code, then 237 and the number
How to call to Cameroon from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Cameroon number, and how do you call Cameroon from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 237 and the number
What's the best way to call Cameroon online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cameroon needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Can I make an internet call to a Cameroon number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cameroon needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser