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Guinea-Bissau Phone Number Format
Country code +245 — Complete guide to Guinea-Bissau phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Guinea-Bissau Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Guinea-Bissau have 9 digits after the country code +245.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(95X XXX XXX)
and after the country code (+245 95X XXX XXX).
| Country code | +245 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +245 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 95–97 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Guinea-Bissau) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 245 95X XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +245, starting with 95–97.
95X XXX XXX at home+245 95X XXX XXX international9 digits after +245. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Bissau:
443 XXX XXX at home+245 443 XXX XXX internationalGuinea-Bissau Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 95–97 | 95X XXX XXX |
+245 95X XXX XXX |
011 245 95X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 44 | 443 XXX XXX |
+245 443 XXX XXX |
011 245 443 XXX XXX |
| VoIP | — | 401 XXXX |
+245 401 XXXX |
011 245 401 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Guinea-Bissau? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Guinea-Bissau numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +245 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+245instead of011 245. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Guinea-Bissau have 9 digits after +245. 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
+245prefix so they work from any country.
Guinea-Bissau Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Guinea-Bissau have?
Phone numbers in Guinea-Bissau have 9 digits after the country code +245.
What do mobile numbers in Guinea-Bissau start with?
Mobile numbers in Guinea-Bissau start with 95–97, for example 95X XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Guinea-Bissau in international format?
Start with +245, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 95X XXX XXX at home becomes +245 95X XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 245 95X XXX XXX.
How do I call the US from Guinea-Bissau?
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.