Country Code +240

Equatorial Guinea uses the international dialing code +240

+240

Which Country Has Code +240?

Equatorial Guinea uses the international dialing code +240.

Looking for US area code 240?

240 is also a US area code in Maryland. A US number looks like (240) XXX-XXXX or +1 240 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +240 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Equatorial Guinea.

How to Call a +240 Number from the US

Numbers in Equatorial Guinea have 9 digits after +240. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 22 or 55	`011 240 22X XXX XXX`	`+240 22X XXX XXX`
Landline starts with 33 or 35	`011 240 333 XXX XXX`	`+240 333 XXX XXX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 240 800 XXXXXX`	`+240 800 XXXXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Equatorial Guinea phone number format.

Got a Call From +240?

A number starting with +240 is registered in Equatorial Guinea. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +240 number

•Mobile if the digits after +240 start with 22 or 55 (+240 22X XXX XXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +240 333 XXX XXX for Bioko.
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +240: never call these back.
•Local time: 11:49 AM in Malabo right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +240 FAQ

Which country has country code 240?

+240 is the country code of Equatorial Guinea. Numbers have 9 digits after +240.

Is a +240 number a mobile or a landline?

In Equatorial Guinea, mobile numbers start with 22 or 55 after +240, for example +240 22X XXX XXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +240 333 XXX XXX for Bioko.

What time is it in Equatorial Guinea right now?

It is 11:49 AM on Wednesday in Malabo (UTC+1), 5 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT.

Are some +240 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Equatorial Guinea, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +240. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +240 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 240 22X XXX XXX. From a mobile, dial +240 22X XXX XXX.

I got a call from +240. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +240 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Equatorial Guinea Quick Info

Country	Equatorial Guinea
Dialing Code	+240
ISO-2 Code	`gq`
ISO-3 Code	`GNQ`
Capital	Malabo
Continent	Africa
Population	1,938,431
Currency	CFA franc
Domain	`gq`

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Time in Malabo

11:49 AM

Wednesday · UTC+1 · 5 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT).