How to call Cameroon from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Cameroon from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A mobile adds the exit code for you: type + in place of 011.
- 011The US exit code
- 237Country code of Cameroon
- xxx xxx xxxLocal 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
Cameroon numbers have 9 digits
Some numbers have 8 digits. Dial them in full after 011 237.
- Dial 011
- Dial 237
- Dial the 8 or 9 digit number
Calling Cameroon cell phones
For calling Cameroon from the USA on a cell phone, dial +237 and its 8 or 9 digit number.
Reach a toll free number in Cameroon
A toll free number does not take calls from abroad. Ask for a regular number and dial it after +237.
Calling Cameroon from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Cameroon for $0.55/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Cameroon.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.55 landline$0.70 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.49 landline · $0.50 mobile + 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 changes in March and November because the US moves its clocks and Cameroon does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Cameroon fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +237, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Cameroon included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Cameroon in a plan
How much does it cost to call Cameroon from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 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
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 make a free call to Cameroon from the USA?
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 the USA 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 Cameroon landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 237, then the number
When is the best time to call Cameroon?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cameroon. March to November: 5 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Cameroon from the USA?
Dial 011 237, then the number. From a mobile, +237 works too
How to dial Cameroon from the USA?
Dial 011 237, then the area code and the local number
How to make an international call to Cameroon?
The country code of Cameroon is +237