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How to Call Equatorial Guinea from the United States

Country code +240 — Dial 011 240 22X XXX XXX from a US landline or +240 22X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.

+240
Equatorial Guinea Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 240, the country code of Equatorial Guinea.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, exactly as written: Equatorial Guinea has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Equatorial Guinea From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 22X XXX XXX 011 240 22X XXX XXX +240 22X XXX XXX
Landline (Bioko) 333 XXX XXX 011 240 333 XXX XXX +240 333 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 22 or 55. More number types: Equatorial Guinea phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Equatorial Guinea had 50 mobile subscriptions and 0.6 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 Equatorial Guinea mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Equatorial Guinea

Best Time to Call

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

Equatorial Guinea 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
Equatorial Guinea
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UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Equatorial Guinea from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 240, then the number: 011 240 22X XXX XXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +240 22X XXX XXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Equatorial Guinea?
No. Equatorial Guinea has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +240 exactly as written, for example +240 22X XXX XXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Equatorial Guinea?
9 digits after the country code +240. Mobile numbers start with 22 or 55.
What time should I call Equatorial Guinea from the US?
Equatorial Guinea is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Malabo). 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. Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Equatorial Guinea mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Equatorial Guinea Quick Info
Country Code +240
ISO Code GQ
Capital Malabo
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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