🇨🇫 How to Call Central Africa from US
Complete guide to calling Central Africa from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Central Africa
011 + 236 + number
011 is the US exit code
+236 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Central Africa
Follow these steps to dial Central Africa from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Central Africa's Country Code: 236
This routes your call to Central Africa. Every country has a unique code - Central Africa's is +236.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Central Africa
Let's call a Central Africa number: 12345678
011-236-12345678
+23612345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 236 (Central Africa code) + 12345678 (local number)
Central Africa Phone Number Format
Understanding Central Africa phone numbers
+236 XX XXXX XXXX
011-236-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Actual number length varies. The format above is a general guide.
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Calling Central Africa FAQ
How do I call Central Africa from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 236 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +236 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Central Africa?
The country code for Central Africa is +236. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Central Africa?
With InternationalCall, calls to Central Africa cost $1.61/min for mobile and $1.61/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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