What does a Equatorial Guinea phone number look like?
- International format
+240 222123456- IDD format (caller ID)
00240 222123456- Mobile example
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222123456(local) →+240 222123456 - Landline example
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333091234(local) →+240 333091234
Received a call or message from +240?
A call or text from +240 (or 00240) originates from Equatorial Guinea.
If you don't know anyone in Equatorial Guinea, be cautious. Common patterns with unfamiliar international numbers:
- One-ring scams (Wangiri): The caller rings once and hangs up, hoping you'll call back a premium-rate number. Don't return calls to numbers you don't recognize.
- SMS phishing: Messages claiming to be from banks, delivery services, or government agencies. Legitimate organizations won't contact you from a +240 number unless you have an account in Equatorial Guinea.
- Spoofed numbers: The caller ID can be faked. A call showing +240 may not actually originate from Equatorial Guinea.
If you do know someone in Equatorial Guinea and want to call them back, see the dialing instructions below.
How to call Equatorial Guinea from abroad
- 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.
| From | Dial |
|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 240 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 240 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 240 [local number] |
| Your browser (DialHard) | +240 [local number] |
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
05:10 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 $1.26/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 58% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 58% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 58% more |
| DialHard | $1.26 | Save ~58% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling Equatorial Guinea
Direct calling to Equatorial Guinea isn't available yet. View available destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the code +240 from?
+240 is the international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea.
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.
Is a call from +240 a scam?
Not necessarily. +240 is the legitimate country code for Equatorial Guinea. However, scammers can spoof any country code. If you don't recognize the number or weren't expecting a call from Equatorial Guinea, don't call back — especially if they only rang once.
Why won't my call to Equatorial Guinea connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +240 (not 00240 or just 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
What does a Equatorial Guinea phone number look like?
A Equatorial Guinea number in international format starts with
+240 followed by the local number.
Example: +240 222123456
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.
How do I block calls from +240?
On most smartphones, you can block individual numbers by opening your recent calls, tapping the number, and selecting "Block." To block all calls from a country code, check your carrier's international call blocking options or use a call-filtering app.