What is Central African Republic's country code?
The country code for Central African Republic is +236.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Central African Republic?
- International format (recommended)
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+236 [local number]Example:
+236 70 01 23 45 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+236followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
236, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Central African Republic numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Central African Republic?
Africa/Lagos
Good time to call
02:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Central African Republic?
International calls to Central African Republic vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $1.42/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 53% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 53% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 53% more |
| DialHard | $1.42 | Save ~53% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
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Frequently asked questions
Is +236 a mobile or landline code?
+236 is the country code for all of Central African Republic—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 Central African Republic connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +236 (not 00236 or 236)
- 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 Central African Republic number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +236 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.