How to call the CAR from the US
- From mobile
- +236 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 236 xx xx xx xx
From $1.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the CAR from the US
How to make a call to the CAR from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to dial the CAR from the USA: dial all 8 digits after 236 as they are, with no trunk prefix to drop.
- 011The US exit code
- 236Country code of the CAR
- xx xx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +236 xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +236 61 23 45 67
- Mobile
- +236 61 23 45 67
- Landline
- 011 236 61 23 45 67
Main area codes in the CAR
The area code comes right after 236, then the local number
- Bangui011 2362then 7 digits
Before you call the CAR
Dial Bangui with a 2 first
Bangui numbers take 2 right after 236, then 7 more digits.
- 011exit
- 236CAR
- 2Bangui
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Calling the CAR from the USA
Calling the CAR cell phones works from any US mobile when a contact is saved as +236 and 8 digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 236
- Dial the 8 digits
Calling the CAR from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the CAR for $1.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. A call to the CAR from the USA needs an international add-on on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon; none includes it in a plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $1.09 landline$1.18 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.50 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.99 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$1.99 + tax with plan |
Want to call the CAR?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the CAR
The time now in the CAR, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November because the US moves its clocks and the CAR does not.
- March to November5 hours ahead
- November to March6 hours ahead
- 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 the CAR 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 the CAR also fails when
- The exit code does not match
- The + or 00 is missing
Questions
How to call the CAR from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +236, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to the CAR included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the CAR in a plan
How much does it cost to call the CAR from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bangui from the USA?
For Bangui, dial 011 236 2, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the CAR?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 236. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +236 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 236 and the 8-digit number
Can I call the CAR on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 236 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the CAR
Why isn't my call going through to the CAR?
The usual causes: the exit code does not match and the + or 00 is missing. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the CAR from the USA for free? Is there a free call to the CAR?
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 the CAR 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 the CAR without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the CAR landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 236, then the 8-digit number
When is the best time to call the CAR?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the CAR. March to November: 5 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
How do I call the CAR from the USA? How to make an international call to the CAR?
Dial 011 236, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +236 works too