Calling Cameroon: [exit code] 237 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Cameroon, dial your international exit code, then 237, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 237 6 71 23 45 67.
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Dialing format
00 237 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 anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +237 for Cameroon.
Dial the local phone number in Cameroon (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 237 [local number] - For example: 00 237 612 345 678
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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
Your time
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Cameroon
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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.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Cameroon, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
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Your location
To
Cameroon
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +237 before the local Cameroon number.
Use Cameroon local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
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 destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +237. For business calls, use Cameroon's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +237 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Cameroon is in Middle Africa, with Yaoundé as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Cameroon's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
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