Calling Guinea-Bissau from Canada: 011 245 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Guinea-Bissau from Canada, dial 011, then 245, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 245 955 012 345.
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Dialing format
011 245 955 012 345
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Guinea-Bissau correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Guinea-Bissau - whether you’re calling Bissau or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Guinea-Bissau from Canada
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Canada.
Dial the country code +245 for Guinea-Bissau.
Dial the local phone number in Guinea-Bissau (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 011 245 [local number] - For example: 011 245 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+245
Capital of Guinea-Bissau
Bissau
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Guinea-Bissau
West African CFA franc (Fr)
Guinea-Bissau Time Zones
UTC
Current time
Your time
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Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau is --
Guinea-Bissau, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Bissau, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 1.8M.
The official currency is the West African CFA franc (Fr). When calling Guinea-Bissau, the country code is +245. The country observes the UTC time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.
Population
1.8M
Population Rank
#146 of 230
Language Footprint
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Time Zone Footprint
UTC
City/Area Code Coverage
28 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Guinea-Bissau currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +245.
Exit Code in Canada
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
Canada Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 245 955 012 345
Capital Time Difference
N/A
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
Currency Pair
Canadian dollar ($) -> West African CFA franc (Fr)
Primary languages: Canada (English, French) and Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Canada (UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30) and Guinea-Bissau (UTC).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Canada to Guinea-Bissau, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Canada
To
Guinea-Bissau
For dialing this route, callers in Canada usually start with 011 or the plus sign, then dial +245 before the local Guinea-Bissau number.
Canada's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-08:00, while Guinea-Bissau's is UTC. A practical origin-time calling window is Use destination business hours.
Canada callers are represented by CA/CAN, with Ottawa as a capital reference point, North America, 42M people, Canadian dollar ($), and primary language context of English, French.
Origin exit prefix: 011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +1. Origin time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00 +2 more.
Guinea-Bissau is represented here by GW/GNB, Bissau, Western Africa, about 1.8M people, West African CFA franc (Fr), and primary language context of Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.
Destination calling code: +245. Destination time zones: UTC. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Canada's outbound dialing rules with Guinea-Bissau's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is n/a, and the recommended origin-time window is Use destination business hours.
Dialing sequence: 011 245 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa, with Bissau as a main administrative center. Calls from Canada may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 1.8M. Primary language context: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole. Local billing and everyday prices use West African CFA franc (Fr).
Route context: Canada is listed in North America with a population of about 42M; Guinea-Bissau is listed in Western Africa with about 1.8M. The main listed languages differ: Canada (English, French) and Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole). Currency context also changes across the route: Canadian dollar ($) in Canada and West African CFA franc (Fr) in Guinea-Bissau.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bafatá | 245-41XXXX | +245-41XXXX [local number] |
| Bambadinca | 245-41XXXX | +245-41XXXX [local number] |
| Bedanda | 245-61XXXX | +245-61XXXX [local number] |
| Bigene | 245-32XXXX | +245-32XXXX [local number] |
| Bissorã | 245-32XXXX | +245-32XXXX [local number] |
| Bolama | 245-81XXXX | +245-81XXXX [local number] |
| Brá | 245-25XXXX | +245-25XXXX [local number] |
| Buba | 245-61XXXX | +245-61XXXX [local number] |
| Bubaque | 245-82XXXX | +245-82XXXX [local number] |
| Bula | 245-33XXXX | +245-33XXXX [local number] |
| Cacheu | 245-92XXXX | +245-92XXXX [local number] |
| Cacine | 245-61XXXX | +245-61XXXX [local number] |
| Canchungo | 245-91XXXX | +245-91XXXX [local number] |
| Caravela | 245-83XXXX | +245-83XXXX [local number] |
| Catio | 245-61XXXX | +245-61XXXX [local number] |
| Farim | 245-35XXXX | +245-35XXXX [local number] |
| Fulacunda | 245-61XXXX | +245-61XXXX [local number] |
| Gabú | 245-51XXXX | +245-51XXXX [local number] |
| Ingore | 245-33XXXX | +245-33XXXX [local number] |
| Mansoa | 245-31XXXX | +245-31XXXX [local number] |
| Manssabá | 245-31XXXX | +245-31XXXX [local number] |
| Pirada | 245-53XXXX | +245-53XXXX [local number] |
| Quebo | 245-62XXXX | +245-62XXXX [local number] |
| S. Domingos | 245-93XXXX | +245-93XXXX [local number] |
| S. Luzia | 245-22XXXX | +245-22XXXX [local number] |
| Sonaco | 245-52XXXX | +245-52XXXX [local number] |
| Tite | 245-61XXXX | +245-61XXXX [local number] |
| Uno | 245-84XXXX | +245-84XXXX [local number] |
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