Calling Cameroon from United States: 011 237 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Cameroon from United States, dial 011, then 237, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 237 6 71 23 45 67.
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Dialing format
011 237 6 71 23 45 67
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Cameroon 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 Cameroon - whether you’re calling Yaoundé or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Cameroon from United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
Dial the country code +237 for Cameroon.
Dial the local phone number in Cameroon (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 011 237 [local number] - For example: 011 237 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+237
Capital of Cameroon
Yaoundé
Region
Africa (Middle Africa)
Currency of Cameroon
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Cameroon Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
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Cameroon is --
Cameroon, located in Middle Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Yaoundé, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 29M.
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (Fr). When calling Cameroon, the country code is +237. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, French.
Population
29M
Population Rank
#50 of 230
Language Footprint
English, French
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Cameroon currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +237.
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
United States Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 237 6 71 23 45 67
Capital Time Difference
13h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00
Currency Pair
United States dollar ($) -> Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Primary languages: United States (English) and Cameroon (English, French).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: United States (UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00) and Cameroon (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United States to Cameroon, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United States
To
Cameroon
For dialing this route, callers in United States usually start with 011 or the plus sign, then dial +237 before the local Cameroon number.
United States's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-12:00, while Cameroon's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.
United States callers are represented by US/USA, with Washington, D.C. as a capital reference point, North America, 340M people, United States dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +1. Origin time zones: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00 +7 more.
Cameroon is represented here by CM/CMR, Yaoundé, Middle Africa, about 29M people, Central African CFA franc (Fr), and primary language context of English, French.
Destination calling code: +237. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines United States's outbound dialing rules with Cameroon's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 13h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.
Dialing sequence: 011 237 local number. Business-hour window: 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00. Time relationship: 13h destination ahead.
Destination market: Cameroon is in Middle Africa, with Yaoundé as a main administrative center. Calls from United States may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 29M. Primary language context: English, French. Local billing and everyday prices use Central African CFA franc (Fr).
Route context: United States is listed in North America with a population of about 340M; Cameroon is listed in Middle Africa with about 29M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: United States dollar ($) in United States and Central African CFA franc (Fr) in Cameroon.
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