How do I call Guinea-Bissau from South Africa?

To call Guinea-Bissau from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +245, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 955 012 345, you would dial: 00 245 955 012 345.

What is the country calling code for Guinea-Bissau when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Guinea-Bissau is +245. To call Guinea-Bissau from South Africa, dial +245 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Guinea-Bissau in?

Guinea-Bissau is in the UTC timezone.

What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?

The official currency of Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc (Fr). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau?

The capital city of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Guinea-Bissau when calling from South Africa?

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How much does it cost to call Guinea-Bissau when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Guinea-Bissau from South Africa. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Guinea-Bissau from South Africa?

Use regular business hours in Guinea-Bissau (roughly 09:00-18:00 local time).

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How to Call Guinea-Bissau from South Africa

Calling Guinea-Bissau from South Africa: 00 245 [local number].

Guinea-Bissau Country Code: +245

ISO: GW

GNB

Quick answer

To call Guinea-Bissau from South Africa, dial 00, then 245, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 245 955 012 345.

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Dialing format

00 245 955 012 345

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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Guinea-Bissau from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Guinea-Bissau's country code

Dial the country code +245 for Guinea-Bissau.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Guinea-Bissau (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 245 [local number] - For example: 00 245 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

00245955 012 345

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+245955 012 345

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Calling Guinea-Bissau from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

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 at a Glance

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.

Destination Calling Profile: Guinea-Bissau

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.

Route Profile: South Africa to Guinea-Bissau

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 245 955 012 345

Capital Time Difference

N/A

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

N/A

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> West African CFA franc (Fr)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Guinea-Bissau (UTC).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Guinea-Bissau

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Guinea-Bissau, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Guinea-Bissau

South Africa exit code: 00Guinea-Bissau calling code: +245Time difference: N/A

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +245 before the local Guinea-Bissau number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Guinea-Bissau's is UTC. A practical origin-time calling window is Use destination business hours.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Guinea-Bissau dialing details

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.

South Africa to Guinea-Bissau call planning

This route combines South Africa'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: 00 245 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 South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Guinea-Bissau is listed in Western Africa with about 1.8M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and West African CFA franc (Fr) in Guinea-Bissau.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +245, then the Guinea-Bissau local number.Pretoria to Bissau has a n/a time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Guinea-Bissau language context: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Guinea-Bissau, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for Guinea-Bissau

28 Locations

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]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.