--- title: "+236 Country Code: Central African Republic" description: "+236 is the country code of Central African Republic. To call, dial +236 then the number. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/central-african-republic lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- 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 — 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 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. 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 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. AI Family Locator ## Request location sharing for a +236 number Enter the Central African Republic 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 +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](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 - [ Cameroon +237](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cameroon) - [ Chad +235](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/chad) - [ Cape Verde +238](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cape-verde) - [ Nigeria +234](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/nigeria) - [ Ghana +233](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ghana) - [ São Tomé & Príncipe +239](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sao-tome-and-principe) - [ Equatorial Guinea +240](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/equatorial-guinea) - [ Sierra Leone +232](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sierra-leone) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/central-african-republic) · Last updated: 2026-10-18