Cameroon Country Code +237

Complete guide to calling Cameroon from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CM ISO-3: CMR Africa Capital: Yaounde

Calling Information

Dialing Code: +237
Exit Code (US): 011
How to Call: 011 + 237 + area + number
Country TLD: .cm

Geography

Capital: Yaounde
Continent: Africa
Area: 475 km²
Population: 18,879,301
Currency: CFA franc
Languages: 24 major African language groups, English (official language), French (official language)

Time & Communication

Current Time: 8:42 AM
Time Zone: UTC+1
Mobile Penetration: 79.9%
Internet Penetration: 25.0%
Fixed-line Penetration: 4.5%

How to Call Cameroon from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Cameroon from a US landline or mobile phone:

1

Exit Code

011

US international prefix

2

Country Code

237

Cameroon

3

Area Code

XX

City/region code

4

Local Number

XXXX XXXX

Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 237 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+237 - area code - local number

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Popular Country Codes

Australia +61
Brazil +55
Christmas Island +61
Egypt +20
England +44
France +33
Germany +49
India +91
Italy +39
Japan +81

Area Codes in Cameroon

Direct dial

Cameroon does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +237 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

São Tomé and Príncipe

Central African Republic

Nigeria

Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Chad

Telecommunications in Cameroon

Metric	Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people)	79.9%
Mobile Subscriptions (total)	18
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people)	4.5%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total)	1
Internet Users (per 100 people)	25.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 79.9%

Fixed-line 4.5%

Internet 25.0%

Cameroon on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cameroon

What is the country code for Cameroon?

The country code for Cameroon is +237.

How do I call Cameroon from the US?

To call Cameroon from the US, dial 011 + 237 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +237 instead of 011.

What time is it in Cameroon?

The current time in Cameroon is 8:42 AM (UTC+1).

What is the capital of Cameroon?

The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.