Country Code +236
Central African Republic uses the international dialing code +236
+236
Which Country Has Code +236?
Central African Republic uses the international dialing code
+236.
How to Call Central African Republic from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 236 + local number |
011-236-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +236 + local number |
+236-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 236 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-236-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 236 — the country code for Central African Republic
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic uses the international dialing code +236.
This code is assigned to Central African Republic by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Central African Republic from the US, dial
011 + 236 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +236
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Central African Republic Quick Info
| Country |
Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +236 |
| ISO-2 Code | cf |
| ISO-3 Code | CAF |
| Capital | Bangui |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 4,511,488 |
| Currency | CFA franc |
| Domain | cf |
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