--- title: "+240 Country Code: Equatorial Guinea Dialing Code" description: "+240 is the country code of Equatorial Guinea. To call, dial +240 then the number. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/equatorial-guinea lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- Country calling code # +240 Equatorial Guinea country code Equatorial Guinea’s international calling code is **+240**. To call a Equatorial Guinea number from another country, dial your exit code, then 240, then the local number. Calling code +240 ISO 3166 code GQ · 226 Exit code (calling out) 00 Trunk prefix (domestic) None Number length 9 digits Time zones Malabo 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 Equatorial Guinea | Calling from | Dial | | --- | --- | | A mobile phone, anywhere | `+240 222 123 456` | | United States & Canada | `011 240 222 123 456` | | UK, Europe & most countries | `00 240 222 123 456` | | Australia | `0011 240 222 123 456` | | Inside Equatorial Guinea | `222 123 456` | Equatorial Guinea does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +240. ## Equatorial Guinea phone number format A sample mobile number in Equatorial Guinea is written **+240 222 123 456** internationally, **222 123 456** locally, and **+240222123456** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9 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 Equatorial Guinea To call another country from a Equatorial Guinea 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 +240? If you don’t know anyone in Equatorial Guinea, 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 +240 number Enter the Equatorial Guinea 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 +240 code? +240 is the international calling code of Equatorial Guinea (GQ). No other country uses it. ### How do I call Equatorial Guinea from the United States? Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 240, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +240 222 123 456. ### How many digits are in a Equatorial Guinea phone number? National numbers in Equatorial Guinea are 9 digits long after the +240 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +240 222 123 456. ### Can I find the location of a +240 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 - [ Gabon +241](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/gabon) - [ São Tomé & Príncipe +239](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sao-tome-and-principe) - [ Cape Verde +238](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cape-verde) - [ Congo - Brazzaville +242](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/congo-brazzaville) - [ Cameroon +237](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cameroon) - [ Congo - Kinshasa +243](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/congo-kinshasa) - [ Angola +244](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/angola) - [ Central African Republic +236](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/central-african-republic) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/equatorial-guinea) · Last updated: 2026-10-18