Dialling Code for Central African Republic
How to call Central African Republic from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Central African Republic is +236. To call Central African Republic from the UK, dial 00 then 236, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 236. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +236 directly.
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Central African Republic calling details
| Country code | +236 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .cf |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Bangui |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Cameroon | +237 |
|---|---|
| Chad | +235 |
| DR Congo | +243 |
| Republic of the Congo | +242 |
| South Sudan | +211 |
| Sudan | +249 |
Central African Republic in context
- Central African Republic covers 622,984 km², making it the 42nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 10 people per km² ranks 182nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan.
- Central African Republic is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 6,470,307 people, Central African Republic holds about 2.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 0.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Central African Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Central African Republic — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Central African Republic?
The dialling code for Central African Republic is +236.
How do I call Central African Republic from the UK?
To call Central African Republic from the UK, dial 00 236 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Central African Republic from the US?
To call Central African Republic from the US, dial 011 236 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +236 dialling code?
No — +236 is used exclusively by Central African Republic.
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