Dialling Code for Cameroon
How to call Cameroon from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Cameroon is +237. To call Cameroon from the UK, dial 00 then 237, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 237. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +237 directly.
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Cameroon calling details
| Country code | +237 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .cm |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Yaoundé |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Central African Republic | +236 |
|---|---|
| Chad | +235 |
| Republic of the Congo | +242 |
| Equatorial Guinea | +240 |
| Gabon | +241 |
| Nigeria | +234 |
Cameroon in context
- Cameroon covers 475,442 km², making it the 53rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 62 people per km² ranks 123rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.
- With 29,442,327 people, Cameroon holds about 12.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 2.0% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cameroon is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Cameroon — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Cameroon?
The dialling code for Cameroon is +237.
How do I call Cameroon from the UK?
To call Cameroon from the UK, dial 00 237 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Cameroon from the US?
To call Cameroon from the US, dial 011 237 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +237 dialling code?
No — +237 is used exclusively by Cameroon.
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