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Gabon Phone Number Format
Country code +241 — Complete guide to Gabon phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Gabon Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Gabon have 7 or 8 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +241.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(06 XX XX XX)
and after the country code (+241 06 XX XX XX).
| Country code | +241 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +241 | 7 or 8 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | Same digits as landlines |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Gabon) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 241 06 XX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
7 or 8 digits after +241.
06 XX XX XX at home+241 06 XX XX XX international8 digits after +241. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Libreville:
01 XX XX XX at home+241 01 XX XX XX internationalIn Gabon, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so you can’t reliably tell them apart from the number alone.
Gabon Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | — | 06 XX XX XX |
+241 06 XX XX XX |
011 241 06 XX XX XX |
| Landline | 01 or 11 | 01 XX XX XX |
+241 01 XX XX XX |
011 241 01 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Gabon? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Gabon numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +241 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+241instead of011 241. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Gabon have 7 or 8 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +241. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+241prefix so they work from any country.
Gabon Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Gabon have?
Phone numbers in Gabon have 7 or 8 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +241.
Can you tell a mobile number from a landline in Gabon?
Not reliably. In Gabon, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so the number alone doesn't tell you which it is.
How do I write a phone number from Gabon in international format?
Start with +241, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 06 XX XX XX at home becomes +241 06 XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 241 06 XX XX XX.
How do I call the US from Gabon?
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.