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How to Call Guinea-Bissau from the United States
Country code +245 — Dial 011 245 95X XXX XXX from a US landline or +245 95X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 245, the country code of Guinea-Bissau.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits, exactly as written: Guinea-Bissau has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Guinea-Bissau | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 95X XXX XXX |
011 245 95X XXX XXX |
+245 95X XXX XXX |
| Landline (Bissau) | 443 XXX XXX |
011 245 443 XXX XXX |
+245 443 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 95–97. More number types: Guinea-Bissau phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Guinea-Bissau had 147 mobile subscriptions and 0.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Guinea-Bissau mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Guinea-Bissau
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Bissau, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). Guinea-Bissau doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Guinea-Bissau is on UTC+0, 4 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.