What is Equatorial Guinea's country code?
The country code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Equatorial Guinea?
- International format (recommended)
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+240 [local number]Example:
+240 222 123 456 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+240followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
240, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Equatorial Guinea numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Equatorial Guinea?
Africa/Lagos
Good time to call
02:04 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Equatorial Guinea?
International calls to Equatorial Guinea vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.92/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 69% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 69% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 69% more |
| DialHard | $0.92 | Save ~69% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling Equatorial Guinea
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Frequently asked questions
Is +240 a mobile or landline code?
+240 is the country code for all of Equatorial Guinea—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 Equatorial Guinea connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +240 (not 00240 or 240)
- 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 Equatorial Guinea number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +240 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.