Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Cameroon Country Code
+237
The country code for Cameroon is +237. To call Cameroon from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 237, then the local number without its leading zero.
+237
International calling code
.cm
Internet domain
CM / CMR
ISO country codes
UTC+1
Time zone (Yaounde)
How to call Cameroon from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 237 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 237 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 237 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 237 123 456 789
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.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Nigeria — +234
Chad — +235
Central African Republic — +236
Republic of the Congo — +242
Gabon — +241
Equatorial Guinea — +240Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Cameroon?
The international calling code for Cameroon is +237.
How do I call Cameroon from the United States?
Dial 011 237 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +237 and the number.
How do I call Cameroon from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 237 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +237 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Cameroon?
The country-code top-level domain is .cm.
What time is it in Cameroon?
Cameroon (Yaounde) is on UTC+1 — check the local time before you call.