Country Code +237
Cameroon uses the international dialing code +237
+237
Which Country Has Code +237?
Cameroon uses the international dialing code
+237.
How to Call Cameroon from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 237 + local number |
011-237-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +237 + local number |
+237-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 237 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-237-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 237 — the country code for Cameroon
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon uses the international dialing code +237.
This code is assigned to Cameroon by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Cameroon from the US, dial
011 + 237 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +237
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Cameroon Quick Info
| Country |
Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +237 |
| ISO-2 Code | cm |
| ISO-3 Code | CMR |
| Capital | Yaounde |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 18,879,301 |
| Currency | CFA franc |
| Domain | cm |
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