Equatorial Guinea country code, +240 explained.
Equatorial Guinea, a small oil-rich nation on Central Africa's Atlantic coast composed of a mainland region and the island of Bioko, is unique as sub-Saharan Africa's only Spanish-speaking country and one of the continent's highest per-capita income nations thanks to petroleum revenues.
Full dial format
+240 XXX XXXXXXX
Equatorial Guinea
GQ
2 Digit ISO
+240
Country Calling Code
GNQ
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Malabo
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Time Zone
Africa/Malabo
Weather · Malabo
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How To Call Equatorial Guinea: Country Code +240
Calling Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea Country Code
Dial +240 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Equatorial Guinea.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guineacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +240 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +240 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Equatorial Guinea — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Equatorial Guinea.
Country Details
- Country Code+240
- CapitalMalabo
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Malabo
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Equatorial Guinea
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +240.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 240 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Equatorial Guinea — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +240 when reaching mobiles in Equatorial Guinea.
Cost
International calls to Equatorial Guinea can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Equatorial Guinea runs on Africa/Malabo. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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