Cameroon phone-number intelligence
Country code: +237 · ISO: CM/CMR
Cameroon phone number format
International format (E.164): +237 XXX XXX XXX
Format illustration only — each X stands for a digit; this is not a real subscriber number.
Domestic numbers in Cameroon are often written with a leading trunk prefix (usually 0) — drop it when dialling internationally.
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How to call Cameroon
To call Cameroon from abroad, dial your international access prefix — 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada, or simply + on any mobile phone — then the country code +237 and the subscriber number.
Example: +237 XXX XXX XXX or 00 237 XXX XXX XXX
Line type breakdown
| Line type | Share |
|---|---|
| mobile | 70.0% |
| voip | 15.0% |
| fixed_line | 15.0% |
Top mobile carriers
| Brand | MCC-MNC |
|---|---|
| — | |
Most-seen OTP services
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Cameroon?
The country code for Cameroon is +237. Dial it after + or your international access prefix (00/011) when calling from abroad.
How do I call Cameroon from abroad?
Dial + or your international access prefix (00 in most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada), then the country code +237 and the subscriber number — for example +237 XXX XXX XXX.
What is the phone number format in Cameroon?
Numbers in Cameroon are written in the international E.164 format starting with +237, for example +237 XXX XXX XXX (a format illustration, not a real number).
Country codes in the same region
- Cape Verde (+238)
- Central African Republic (+236)
- Chad (+235)
- São Tomé & Príncipe (+239)
- Equatorial Guinea (+240)
- Nigeria (+234)
- Gabon (+241)
- Ghana (+233)