Cameroon country code, +237 explained.
Cameroon, often described as 'Africa in miniature' for its extraordinary geographic and cultural diversity, uses country code +237 and serves as a critical commercial gateway in Central Africa.
Full dial format
+237 XXX XXXXXXX
Cameroon
CM
2 Digit ISO
+237
Country Calling Code
CMR
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Yaoundé
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Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Weather · Yaoundé
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Cameroon: Country Code +237
Calling Cameroon from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Cameroon Country Code
Dial +237 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Cameroon.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Cameroon use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Camerooncity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +237 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +237 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Cameroon — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Cameroon.
Country Details
- Country Code+237
- CapitalYaoundé
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Douala
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Cameroon
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +237.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 237 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Cameroon — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +237 when reaching mobiles in Cameroon.
Cost
International calls to Cameroon can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Cameroon runs on Africa/Douala. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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