What is British Indian Ocean Territory's country code?
The country code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial British Indian Ocean Territory?
- International format (recommended)
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+246 [local number]Example:
+246 380 1234 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+246followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
246, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
British Indian Ocean Territory numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is British Indian Ocean Territory?
Indian/Chagos
Good time to call
07:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
Calling British Indian Ocean Territory
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Frequently asked questions
Is +246 a mobile or landline code?
+246 is the country code for all of British Indian Ocean Territory—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to British Indian Ocean Territory connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +246 (not 00246 or 246)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a British Indian Ocean Territory number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +246 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.