How to call Central African Republic using the international calling code +236 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 +236
Dial +236 when calling from outside Central African Republic.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+236 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+236 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Central African Republic is +236. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +236 followed by the local number.
In Central African Republic, the main languages spoken are French, Sango.
Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Central African Republic phone number (+236) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +236 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Central African Republic. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).