Equatorial Guinea flag

Equatorial Guinea Country Code +240

Complete guide to calling Equatorial Guinea from the US and abroad

ISO-2: GQ ISO-3: GNQ Africa Capital: Malabo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+240
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 240 + area + number
Country TLD
.gq

Geography

Capital
Malabo
Continent
Africa
Area
28,051 km²
Population
1,938,431
Currency
CFA franc
Languages
Spanish (official language) 67.6%, other (includes French (official language), Fang, Bubi) 32.4% (1994 census)

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:44 PM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
49.5%
Internet Penetration
63.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.6%

How to Call Equatorial Guinea from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
240
Equatorial Guinea
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 240 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+240 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Equatorial Guinea

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Equatorial Guinea yet. From the US, dial 011 + 240 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Equatorial Guinea uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Equatorial Guinea flag

Equatorial Guinea

+240 Gabon flag

Gabon

+241 Cameroon flag

Cameroon

+237 São Tomé and Príncipe flag

São Tomé and Príncipe

+239 Nigeria flag

Nigeria

+234 Republic of the Congo flag

Republic of the Congo

+242 Democratic Republic of the Congo flag

Democratic Republic of the Congo

+243 Benin flag

Benin

+229

Telecommunications in Equatorial Guinea

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 49.5 2022
Mobile subscriptions (total) 893,441 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.6 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 11,389 2022
Internet users (% of population) 63.3 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 49.5%
Fixed-line 0.6%
Internet 63.3%

Equatorial Guinea on the Map

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

Flag of Equatorial Guinea

Flag of Equatorial Guinea

The national flag of Equatorial Guinea. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Equatorial Guinea

Area

28,050 km²

10,830 sq mi

Coastline

296 km

Highest point

Pico Basile 3,008 m

Lowest point

Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; always hot, humid
Terrain:
Coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Timber, Gold, Bauxite, Diamonds, Tantalum, Sand and gravel, Clay
Land borders:
Cameroon, Gabon
Land use:
agricultural 3.7% (arable 1.9%), forest 86.4% (2023)

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

Economy of Equatorial Guinea

GDP

$12.8 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$6,615 (2025)

Growth

-5.9% (2025)

Inflation

2.9% (2024)

Unemployment

8.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.674 (#133 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 3%, Industry 41%, Services 56% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Equatorial Guinea

What is the country code for Equatorial Guinea?
The country code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
How do I call Equatorial Guinea from the US?
To call Equatorial Guinea from the US, dial 011 + 240 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +240 instead of 011.
What time is it in Equatorial Guinea?
The current time in Equatorial Guinea is 12:44 PM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.