Country Code +262

Réunion uses the international dialing code +262

+262

Which Country Has Code +262?

Réunion flag Réunion uses the international dialing code +262.

Note: Multiple countries/territories share the dialing code +262:

Looking for US area code 262?

262 is also a US area code in Wisconsin. A US number looks like (262) XXX-XXXX or +1 262 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +262 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Réunion.

How to Call a +262 Number from the US

Numbers in Réunion have 9 digits after +262. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +262 or 011 262.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 069 or 070		 011 262 69X XX XX XX +262 69X XX XX XX
Landline
starts with 026		 011 262 262 XX XX XX +262 262 XX XX XX
Toll-free
starts with 080		 011 262 801 XX XX XX +262 801 XX XX XX

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

Got a Call From +262?

A number starting with +262 is registered in Réunion. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +262 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +262 start with 69 or 70 (+262 69X XX XX XX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +262 262 XX XX XX for Reunion.
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 89 after +262: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 3:05 AM in Réunion right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.
  • •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.

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Country Code +262 FAQ

Which country has country code 262?
+262 is the country code of Réunion. It is shared with Mayotte, so the digits after +262 tell you which one. Numbers have 9 digits after +262.
Is a +262 number a mobile or a landline?
In Réunion, mobile numbers start with 69 or 70 after +262, for example +262 69X XX XX XX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +262 262 XX XX XX for Reunion.
What time is it in Réunion right now?
It is 3:05 AM on Tuesday in Réunion (UTC+4), 8 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT.
Are some +262 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Réunion, premium-rate numbers start with 89 after +262. 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 +262 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 262 69X XX XX XX, without the leading 0 used inside Réunion. From a mobile, dial +262 69X XX XX XX.
I got a call from +262. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +262 is an international call. It is 3:05 AM in Réunion right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Réunion Quick Info

Country Réunion
Dialing Code +262
ISO-2 Code fr
ISO-3 Code REU
Capital Saint-Denis
Continent Europe
Population 0
Currency Euro
Domain fr
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Time in Réunion

3:05 AM

Tuesday · UTC+4 · 8 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT).