How to call Cameroon from Canada
- From mobile
- +237 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 237 x xx xx xx xx
From $0.55/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Cameroon from Canada
How to make a call to Cameroon from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 237, dial a 9-digit number or an 8-digit one, so count the digits before you call.
- 011Canada exit code
- 237Country code of Cameroon
- x xx xx xx xxThe number
- From a mobile: +237 x xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +237 2 22 12 34 56
- Mobile
- +237 2 22 12 34 56
- Landline
- 011 237 2 22 12 34 56
Before you call Cameroon
Dial a Cameroon number in full
From Canada, put 011 and 237 before every number.
- 011exit
- 237Cameroon
- xxx xxx xxxlocal number
Calling Cameroon cell phones
A contact saved with the plus sign works from your phone at home and abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 237
- Dial the number
Calling a toll free number
Dial a Cameroon toll free number like any other, with 011 and 237 first. If the call fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling Cameroon from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Cameroon for $0.55/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Cameroon in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.55 landline$0.70 mobile |
 | $1.88 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.11 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
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 Toronto changes in March and November because Canada moves its clocks, not Cameroon.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Cameroon fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Cameroon also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Cameroon from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +237, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Cameroon included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Cameroon in a plan
How much does it cost to call Cameroon from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 011 to call Cameroon?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 237. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +237 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 237 and the number
How to call Cameroon from Canada for free, or make a free call to Cameroon?
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 to call Cameroon from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Cameroon without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Cameroon landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 237, then the number
Can I call Cameroon on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 237 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Cameroon
How do I call Cameroon from Canada with an international call?
Dial 011 237, then the number. From a mobile, +237 works too
Why isn't my call going through to Cameroon?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Cameroon?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cameroon. March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
Which Bell Mobility plan do I need to call Cameroon?
With the International long distance saver. Without it, Bell Mobility charges $1.88 a minute to a landline and $1.88 to a mobile