How to call Equatorial Guinea
- From mobile
- +240 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 240 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.88/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Equatorial Guinea from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Equatorial Guinea from abroad
How to make a call to Equatorial Guinea from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 240Country code of Equatorial Guinea
- xxx xxx xxxLocal number
- 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 Equatorial Guinea
The first digit sets the kind
Landlines, mobiles, and toll-free lines each start with their own digits.
- Landline+240 3
- Mobile+240 2 or +240 5
- Toll-free+240 80
Type the plus on a phone
The plus replaces your exit code before +240.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 240
- Type the 9-digit number
How Equatorial Guinea phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Equatorial Guinea number has 9 digits after +240
- Landlines
- Starts with 3
- Mobiles
- Starts with 2 or 5
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 80
Want to call Equatorial Guinea?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Equatorial Guinea
The time now in Equatorial Guinea, and the best hours to call. Most of Equatorial Guinea keeps the time of Malabo, so one time difference covers most calls.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Equatorial Guinea
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct12National Independence DayMonday
- Dec8Immaculate ConceptionTuesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar8International Women's DayMonday
- Mar25Maundy ThursdayThursday
Why a call to Equatorial Guinea fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Spain and most of Europe to reach Equatorial Guinea. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 80 are freephone, shared cost, or personal lines inside Equatorial Guinea, and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Equatorial Guinea from another country with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 240 and the 9-digit number
How do you call Equatorial Guinea from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 240?
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 to Equatorial Guinea mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +240, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Equatorial Guinea not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Equatorial Guinea now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Equatorial Guinea. Most of Equatorial Guinea keeps the time of Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Equatorial Guinea?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Equatorial Guinea. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Equatorial Guinea mobile number possible?
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 +240 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 240 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Equatorial Guinea?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Equatorial Guinea needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Equatorial Guinea?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Equatorial Guinea. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to call Equatorial Guinea number online with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Equatorial Guinea needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser