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How to Call Central African Republic from the United States

Country code +236 — Dial 011 236 70 XX XX XX from a US landline or +236 70 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+236
Central African Republic Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 236, the country code of the Central African Republic.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Central African Republic has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Central African Republic From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 70 XX XX XX 011 236 70 XX XX XX +236 70 XX XX XX
Landline (Bangui) 21 XX XX XX 011 236 21 XX XX XX +236 21 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 70 or 72–77. More number types: Central African Republic phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

The Central African Republic had 39 mobile subscriptions and 0.0 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Central African Republic mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Central African Republic

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Bangui, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST). The Central African Republic doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

The Central African Republic is on UTC+1, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+6h
Central African Republic
--:--
UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Central African Republic from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 236, then the number: 011 236 70 XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +236 70 XX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling the Central African Republic?
No. Central African Republic has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +236 exactly as written, for example +236 70 XX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in the Central African Republic?
8 digits after the country code +236. Mobile numbers start with 70 or 72–77.
What time should I call the Central African Republic from the US?
The Central African Republic is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Bangui). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST on the West Coast. The Central African Republic doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in the Central African Republic call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call the Central African Republic?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Central African Republic mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Central African Republic Quick Info
Country Code +236
ISO Code CF
Capital Bangui
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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