--- title: "+246 Country Code: British Indian Ocean Territory" description: "+246 is the country code of British Indian Ocean Territory. To call, dial +246 then the number. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/british-indian-ocean-territory lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- Country calling code # +246 British Indian Ocean Territory country code British Indian Ocean Territory’s international calling code is **+246**. To call a British Indian Ocean Territory number from another country, dial your exit code, then 246, then the local number. Calling code +246 ISO 3166 code IO · 086 Exit code (calling out) 00 Trunk prefix (domestic) None Number length 7 digits Time zones Chagos Local time — Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup). ## How to call British Indian Ocean Territory | Calling from | Dial | | --- | --- | | A mobile phone, anywhere | `+246 380 1234` | | United States & Canada | `011 246 380 1234` | | UK, Europe & most countries | `00 246 380 1234` | | Australia | `0011 246 380 1234` | | Inside British Indian Ocean Territory | `380 1234` | British Indian Ocean Territory does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +246. ## British Indian Ocean Territory phone number format A sample mobile number in British Indian Ocean Territory is written **+246 380 1234** internationally, **380 1234** locally, and **+2463801234** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7 digits long after the country code. Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format. ## Calling abroad from British Indian Ocean Territory To call another country from a British Indian Ocean Territory landline, start with the exit code **00**, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding **0** to type **+** works everywhere and replaces the exit code. ## Missed call from +246? If you don’t know anyone in British Indian Ocean Territory, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text. AI Family Locator ## Request location sharing for a +246 number Enter the British Indian Ocean Territory number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which country uses the +246 code? +246 is the international calling code of British Indian Ocean Territory (IO). No other country uses it. ### How do I call British Indian Ocean Territory from the United States? Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 246, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +246 380 1234. ### How many digits are in a British Indian Ocean Territory phone number? National numbers in British Indian Ocean Territory are 7 digits long after the +246 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +246 380 1234. ### Can I find the location of a +246 number? Not from the number alone. Enter the number in [AI Family Locator](https://ailocator.app/start) and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location. ## Nearby calling codes - [ Ascension Island +247](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ascension-island) - [ Guinea-Bissau +245](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/guinea-bissau) - [ Angola +244](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/angola) - [ Seychelles +248](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/seychelles) - [ Congo - Kinshasa +243](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/congo-kinshasa) - [ Sudan +249](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sudan) - [ Congo - Brazzaville +242](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/congo-brazzaville) - [ Rwanda +250](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/rwanda) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/british-indian-ocean-territory) · Last updated: 2026-10-18