How to Call Central African Republic
Calling Central African Republic: [exit code] 236 [local number].
Central African Republic Country Code: +236
Quick answer
To call Central African Republic, dial your international exit code, then 236, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: +236 70 01 23 45. Calls cost from ~$2.71 per minute with CallTuv.
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Dialing format
+ 236 70 01 23 45
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
+
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+236
Central African Republic's international calling code
Local number
70 01 23 45
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+236 70 01 23 45
Use this format inside CallTuv
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic - whether you’re calling Bangui or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Central African Republic from anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Add Central African Republic's country code
Dial the country code +236 for Central African Republic.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Central African Republic (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: [exit code] 236 [local number] - For example: 00 236 612 345 678
HOW TO CALL
International Dialing Format
CallTuv Format
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Calling Code
+236
Cost to Call Central African Republic
~$2.71/min landline, ~$2.89/min mobile
Capital of Central African Republic
Bangui
Region
Africa (Middle Africa)
Currency of Central African Republic
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Central African Republic Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
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International Calling to Central African Republic: FAQs
How do I call Central African Republic from abroad?
To call Central African Republic, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +236, and then the local phone number.
What is the country calling code for Central African Republic?
The country calling code for Central African Republic is +236. To call Central African Republic from abroad, dial +236 followed by the local phone number.
How do I make cheap calls to Central African Republic?
To make affordable calls to Central African Republic from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +236 followed by the local number. No app download required, and calls start at ~$2.71 per minute.
How much does it cost to call Central African Republic?
Calls to Central African Republic cost ~$2.71 per minute to landlines and ~$2.89 per minute to mobiles with CallTuv, billed per minute with no subscription.View rates for Central African Republic →
Can I use + instead of the exit code when calling Central African Republic?
Yes. On mobile phones and in CallTuv, you can usually use +236. The plus sign replaces your country's international exit code.
Should I remove leading zeros from Central African Republic phone numbers?
In most international dialing formats, remove the trunk prefix or leading zero before the local Central African Republic number, then dial +236. If the dialer shows a formatting warning, follow the corrected format before calling.
