Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Central African Republic Country Code
+236
The country code for Central African Republic is +236. To call Central African Republic from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 236, then the local number without its leading zero.
+236
International calling code
.cf
Internet domain
CF / CAF
ISO country codes
UTC+1
Time zone (Bangui)
How to call Central African Republic from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 236 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 236 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 236 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 236 123 456 789
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
DR Congo — +243
Chad — +235
South Sudan — +211
Cameroon — +237
Republic of the Congo — +242
Sudan — +249Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Central African Republic?
The international calling code for Central African Republic is +236.
How do I call Central African Republic from the United States?
Dial 011 236 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +236 and the number.
How do I call Central African Republic from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 236 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +236 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Central African Republic?
The country-code top-level domain is .cf.
What time is it in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic (Bangui) is on UTC+1 — check the local time before you call.