Country calling code
+236 Central African Republic country code
Central African Republic’s international calling code is +236. To call a Central African Republic number from another country, dial your exit code, then 236, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +236
- ISO 3166 code
- CF · 140
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Time zones
- Bangui
- Local time
- —
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How to call Central African Republic
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +236 70 01 23 45 |
| United States & Canada | 011 236 70 01 23 45 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 236 70 01 23 45 |
| Australia | 0011 236 70 01 23 45 |
| Inside Central African Republic | 70 01 23 45 |
Central African Republic does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +236.
Central African Republic phone number format
A sample mobile number in Central African Republic is written +236 70 01 23 45 internationally, 70 01 23 45 locally, and +23670012345 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 8 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Central African Republic
To call another country from a Central African Republic 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 +236?
If you don’t know anyone in Central African Republic, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +236 code?
+236 is the international calling code of Central African Republic (CF). No other country uses it.
How do I call Central African Republic from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 236, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +236 70 01 23 45.
How many digits are in a Central African Republic phone number?
National numbers in Central African Republic are 8 digits long after the +236 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +236 70 01 23 45.
Can I find the location of a +236 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator 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.