How to call Cameroon: country code +237
The country code for Cameroon is +237. From a mobile phone, press +, then 237 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Cameroon: --:--
Dial Cameroon from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling Cameroon from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 237, then the number. |
Codes for Cameroon
| Country code | +237 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Cameroon) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala |
Numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Cameroon | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 2 22 12 34 56 | +237 2 22 12 34 56 |
| Mobile | 6 71 23 45 67 | +237 6 71 23 45 67 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Cameroon?
The country code for Cameroon is +237.
How do I call Cameroon from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the full number: numbers in Cameroon have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Cameroon?
To call another country from Cameroon, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Cameroon now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Cameroon and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.