Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
British Indian Ocean Territory Country Code
+246
The country code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246. To call British Indian Ocean Territory from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 246, then the local number without its leading zero.
+246
International calling code
.io
Internet domain
IO / IOT
ISO country codes
UTC+6
Time zone (administered from London)
How to call British Indian Ocean Territory from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 246 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 246 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 246 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 246 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for British Indian Ocean Territory?
The international calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246.
How do I call British Indian Ocean Territory from the United States?
Dial 011 246 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +246 and the number.
How do I call British Indian Ocean Territory from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 246 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +246 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of British Indian Ocean Territory?
The country-code top-level domain is .io.
What time is it in British Indian Ocean Territory?
British Indian Ocean Territory (administered from London) is on UTC+6 — check the local time before you call.