Cameroon Phone Number Format

Country code +237 — Complete guide to Cameroon phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Cameroon Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Cameroon have 9 digits after the country code +237. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (6 XX XX XX XX) and after the country code (+237 6 XX XX XX XX).

Country code	+237
Digits after +237	9 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls)	None
Mobile numbers start with	24, 62 or 64–69
Exit code (to call abroad from Cameroon)	00
Dial from the US	011 237 6 XX XX XX XX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

9 digits after +237, starting with 24, 62 or 64–69.

6 XX XX XX XX at home

+237 6 XX XX XX XX international

Landline numbers

9 digits after +237.

2 XX XX XX XX at home

+237 2 XX XX XX XX international

Cameroon Number Types

Type	Starts with	Written at home	International	From the US
Mobile	24, 62 or 64–69	`6 XX XX XX XX`	`+237 6 XX XX XX XX`	`011 237 6 XX XX XX XX`
Landline	22–23	`2 XX XX XX XX`	`+237 2 XX XX XX XX`	`011 237 2 XX XX XX XX`
Toll-free	88	`88 XX XX XX`	`+237 88 XX XX XX`	`011 237 88 XX XX XX`

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Cameroon? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

Keep every digit: Cameroon numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +237 exactly as they are written locally.
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +237 instead of 011 237.
Verify the number length: Numbers in Cameroon have 9 digits after +237. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +237 prefix so they work from any country.

Cameroon Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Cameroon have?

Phone numbers in Cameroon have 9 digits after the country code +237.

What do mobile numbers in Cameroon start with?

Mobile numbers in Cameroon start with 24, 62 or 64–69, for example 6 XX XX XX XX.

How do I write a phone number from Cameroon in international format?

Start with +237, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 6 XX XX XX XX at home becomes +237 6 XX XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 237 6 XX XX XX XX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Cameroon?

Toll-free numbers in Cameroon start with 88, for example 88 XX XX XX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Cameroon?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Cameroon Quick Info

Country Code +237

ISO Code CM

Capital Yaounde

International Prefix 011 (from US)

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