How to call Cameroon using the international calling code +237 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +237
Dial +237 when calling from outside Cameroon.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+237 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+237 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Cameroon is +237. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +237 followed by the local number.
In Cameroon, the main languages spoken are English, French.
Cameroon uses the following time zone: Africa/Lagos. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Cameroon directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Cameroon phone number (+237) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +237 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Cameroon. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).