British Indian Ocean Territory phone-number intelligence
Country code: +246 · ISO: IO/IOT
British Indian Ocean Territory phone number format
International format (E.164): +246 XXX XXX XXX
Format illustration only — each X stands for a digit; this is not a real subscriber number.
Domestic numbers in British Indian Ocean Territory are often written with a leading trunk prefix (usually 0) — drop it when dialling internationally.
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How to call British Indian Ocean Territory
To call British Indian Ocean Territory 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 +246 and the subscriber number.
Example: +246 XXX XXX XXX or 00 246 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for British Indian Ocean Territory?
The country code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246. Dial it after + or your international access prefix (00/011) when calling from abroad.
How do I call British Indian Ocean Territory from abroad?
Dial + or your international access prefix (00 in most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada), then the country code +246 and the subscriber number — for example +246 XXX XXX XXX.
What is the phone number format in British Indian Ocean Territory?
Numbers in British Indian Ocean Territory are written in the international E.164 format starting with +246, for example +246 XXX XXX XXX (a format illustration, not a real number).