Central African Republic country code (+236)
Complete country code guide for Central African Republic: dialing format, area codes, examples, and current calling rates. Browse our full country codes list to find other destinations.
Country code
Country code
+236
ISO code
CF
Dialing format
Landline format
+236 + [area code] + local number
Mobile format
+236 + [mobile prefix] + subscriber number
Drop the domestic trunk prefix (often 0) when calling internationally.
Full syntax: +236 + [8 digit local number, landline or mobile, without leading 0]
Calling rates
Calls to Central African Republic start from $2.05/minute with transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing. Compare with our international calling rates for other countries.
View detailed rates for Central African RepublicArea codes
- 21
Bangui (capital)
Example: 21 61 23 45
- 22
Bimbo
Example: 22 34 56 78
- 61
Berberati
Example: 61 23 45 67
- 72
Bossangoa
Example: 72 11 22 33
Common mistakes
- Dialing the local 0 trunk prefix after the +236 country code.
- Using the wrong total length, local numbers should be 8 digits.
- Assuming all numbers are mobiles, some prefixes are landlines.
- Calling during local night hours and wondering why no one answers.
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Can I call Central African Republic from abroad?
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Does Central African Republic have area codes?
Yes. See the list above for key area codes and examples.
Do I need to use a trunk code when calling with HelloAirDial?
No. When dialing internationally, drop the domestic trunk prefix (often 0) and start with the country code.
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