How to call Cameroon from the UK
- From mobile
- +237 x xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 237 x xx xx xx xx
From $0.55/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Cameroon from the UK
How to make a call to Cameroon from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 237, a Cameroon number is a 9-digit number or an 8-digit number, so type every digit.
- 00The UK 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
- 00 237 2 22 12 34 56
Before you call Cameroon
Dial Cameroon from a UK landline
Start with the exit code, then 237, then the whole number.
- 00exit
- 237Cameroon
- xxxxxxxxxlocal number
Save Cameroon contacts with +237
For calling Cameroon cell phones, a contact saved with +237 dials from a UK mobile. A landline needs 00 237 instead.
- Mobile+237
- Landline00 237
Add Vodafone International first
On Vodafone, opt in before you call Cameroon. Then dial +237.
- Text INTERNATIONAL to 2345
- Dial +237
- Dial the number
Calling Cameroon from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Cameroon for $0.55/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Cameroon with £15 Big Bundle, Vodafone needs its International add-on, and EE has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.55 landline$0.70 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.92 landline · $0.49 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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. Cameroon has no daylight saving time, so the time difference to London changes when UK clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: the same time as London
- October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Cameroon fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 do I call Cameroon from the UK on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +237, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Cameroon included in UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Cameroon in a plan
How much does it cost to call Cameroon from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call Cameroon?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
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
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
How to call Cameroon from the UK for free?
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
Does O2 include calls to Cameroon?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
Does Vodafone include calls to Cameroon?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. Vodafone includes 200 minutes to Cameroon with Call Abroad 200
How much does EE charge to call Cameroon?
EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline in Cameroon and $6.13 to a mobile
How to call Cameroon from the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 237, then the number
When is the best time to call Cameroon?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cameroon. March to October: the same time as London. October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
Which code do I use for an international call to Cameroon?
The country code of Cameroon is +237
How to call a Cameroon toll free number from the UK?
Dial 00 237, then the number. From a mobile, +237 works too