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Central African Republic Country Code +236

Complete guide to calling Central African Republic from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CF ISO-3: CAF Africa Capital: Bangui

Calling Information

Dialing Code: +236
Exit Code (US): 011
How to Call: 011 + 236 + area + number
Country TLD: .cf

Geography

Capital: Bangui
Continent: Africa
Area: 622 km²
Population: 4,511,488
Currency: CFA franc
Languages: French (official language), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languages

Time & Communication

Current Time: 8:44 AM
Time Zone: UTC+1
Mobile Penetration: 27.2%
Internet Penetration: 4.0%
Fixed-line Penetration: 0.0%

How to Call Central African Republic from the United States

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

1

Exit Code

011

US international prefix

2

Country Code

236

Central African Republic

3

Area Code

XX

City/region code

4

Local Number

XXXX XXXX

Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 236 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+236 - area code - local number

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Area Codes in Central African Republic

Direct dial

Central African Republic does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +236 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Cameroon

Republic of the Congo

Chad

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Burundi

Rwanda

Telecommunications in Central African Republic

Metric	Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people)	27.2%
Mobile Subscriptions (total)	1
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people)	0.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total)	1
Internet Users (per 100 people)	4.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 27.2%

Fixed-line 0.0%

Internet 4.0%

Central African Republic on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central African Republic

What is the country code for Central African Republic?

The country code for Central African Republic is +236.

How do I call Central African Republic from the US?

To call Central African Republic from the US, dial 011 + 236 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +236 instead of 011.

What time is it in Central African Republic?

The current time in Central African Republic is 8:44 AM (UTC+1).

What is the capital of Central African Republic?

The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.