How to call the CAR
- From mobile
- +236 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 236 xx xx xx xx
From $1.09/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the CAR from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the CAR from abroad
How to make a call to the CAR from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 236Country code of the CAR
- xx xx xx xxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- 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 the CAR
Dial Bangui with +236 2
Bangui has one area code, 2, and 7 digits follow it.
- +236country code
- 2Bangui
- xxx xx xxlocal number
Match the start to the number
Add the first digits after +236 that fit the number you call.
- Bangui+236 2
- Mobile+236 7
- Orange 74+236 74
How the CAR phone numbers work
- Length
- Every the CAR number has 8 digits after +236
- Landlines
- Starts with 2 or 6. Socatel holds the whole 61 range.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7. ARCEP added a new Orange Centrafrique range, 74, on 1 October 2025.
Want to call the CAR?
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When to call the CAR
The time now in the CAR, and the best hours to call. Most of the CAR keeps the time of Bangui, so one time difference fits nearly every call.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the CAR
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec1National DayTuesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar29Barthélemy Boganda DayMonday
Why a call to the CAR fails
The exit code does not match
00 works from the Central African Republic and from most of Africa and Europe. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
The + or 00 is missing
236 alone does not connect. Dial +236 or 00236 before the 8 digits, every time you call from abroad.
Questions
How do I call the CAR from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 236 and the 8-digit number
How to call to the CAR?
Dial your exit code, then 236 and the 8-digit number
How to call the CAR number?
Dial your exit code, then 236 and the 8-digit number
How do you call the CAR?
Dial your exit code, then 236 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 236?
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 the CAR mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +236, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to the CAR not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code does not match and the + or 00 is missing. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the CAR now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the CAR. Most of the CAR keeps the time of Bangui. The CAR has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the CAR?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the CAR. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to the CAR 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 +236 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 236 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to the CAR?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the CAR needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an international call to the CAR?
Dial your exit code, then 236 and the 8-digit number
How do I call the CAR number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the CAR needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call the CAR?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the CAR. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make an internet call to the CAR?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the CAR needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser