Country Code +246

Which Country Has Code +246?

Diego Garcia uses the international dialing code +246.

How to Call a +246 Number from the US

Numbers in Diego Garcia have 7 digits after +246. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Diego Garcia phone number format.

Got a Call From +246?

A number starting with +246 is registered in Diego Garcia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +246 number

• •Mobile if the digits after +246 start with 38 (+246 38X XXXX).
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +246 370 XXXX for British Indian Ocean Territory.
• •Local time: 12:03 AM in Diego Garcia 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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