What is Guinea-Bissau's country code?
The country code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Guinea-Bissau?
- International format (recommended)
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+245 [local number]Example:
+245 955 012 345 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+245followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
245, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Guinea-Bissau numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Guinea-Bissau?
Africa/Bissau
Good time to call
01:07 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Guinea-Bissau?
International calls to Guinea-Bissau vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.74/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 75% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 75% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 75% more |
| DialHard | $0.74 | Save ~75% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling Guinea-Bissau
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Frequently asked questions
Is +245 a mobile or landline code?
+245 is the country code for all of Guinea-Bissau—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 Guinea-Bissau connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +245 (not 00245 or 245)
- 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 Guinea-Bissau number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +245 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.