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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
622,984 km²
Population
5,513,282
Currency
CFA franc
Languages
French (official language), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languages

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:49 PM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
38.8%
Internet Penetration
13.8%
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

Area Codes in Central African Republic

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Central African Republic yet. From the US, dial 011 + 236 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Central African Republic uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Cameroon flag

Cameroon

+237 Republic of the Congo flag

Republic of the Congo

+242 Chad flag

Chad

+235 Democratic Republic of the Congo flag

Democratic Republic of the Congo

+243 Equatorial Guinea flag

Equatorial Guinea

+240 Gabon flag

Gabon

+241 Burundi flag

Burundi

+257 Rwanda flag

Rwanda

+250

Telecommunications in Central African Republic

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 38.8 2022
Mobile subscriptions (total) 1,979,150 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.0 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 2,088 2022
Internet users (% of population) 13.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 38.8%
Fixed-line 0.0%
Internet 13.8%

Central African Republic on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Bangui.

Flag of Central African Republic

Flag of Central African Republic

The national flag of Central African Republic. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Central African Republic

Area

622,980 km²

240,534 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Mont Ngaoui 1,410 m

Lowest point

Oubangui River 335 m

Climate:
Tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers
Terrain:
Vast, flat to rolling plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwest
Natural resources:
Diamonds, Uranium, Timber, Gold, Oil, Hydropower
Land borders:
Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan
Land use:
agricultural 9.1% (arable 2.9%), forest 72.5% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Central African Republic

GDP

$3.1 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$556 (2025)

Growth

4.5% (2025)

Inflation

1.0% (2025)

Unemployment

6.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.414 (#191 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 28%, Industry 21%, Services 41% (2025)
Top exports:
Aircraft and spacecraft (50%), Gold, gems and jewelry (22%), Miscellaneous metal articles (10%), Vehicles and parts (7%), Wood (6%)
Main export markets:
Pakistan (30%), Tunisia (20%), Sri Lanka (7%), Egypt (6%), Portugal (3%)
Main suppliers:
Cameroon (26%), China (25%), France (8%), Japan (5%), India (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 11:49 PM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Central African Republic?
The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.