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Country Code for Cameroon: +237

Africa

+237

Dialing Code

CM

ISO2

CMR

ISO3

FCFA XAF

Central African CFA Franc

UTC+1

Timezone

Feb 23, 2026, 10:25 PM

Current Time

About Cameroon Phone Codes

This page provides comprehensive information about Cameroon's international dialing system, helping you make seamless phone calls to and from this destination.

The country code for Cameroon is +237, which is essential for making international calls to Cameroon. Our guide includes detailed dialing instructions, practical examples from major countries, and helpful tips to ensure your calls connect successfully. Whether you're calling for business, staying in touch with family, or making travel arrangements, you'll find all the country code information you need right here.

Beyond the primary phone code, we also provide useful details such as Cameroon ISO country code (CM) CMR, local currency Central African CFA Franc (FCFA), time zone information (UTC+1), and step-by-step dialing instructions to make your international calling experience as smooth as possible towards Cameroon.

How to Call Cameroon

International Format: +237 X XX XX XX XX

  1. 1Dial your country's international access code (usually 00 or +)
  2. 2Dial the Cameroon country code: +237
  3. 3Dial the area code and phone number (8-9 digits total)

Examples from Popular Countries dialing to Cameroon

From United States:

011 237 2 22 12 34 56

From United Kingdom:

00 237 2 22 12 34 56

From France:

00 237 2 22 12 34 56

CM Emergency Numbers
Child safety helpline

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Cameroon Child Helpline (116)

Cameroon's national child helpline provides a free service for reporting child abuse, trafficking, and exploitation, operated with UNICEF support.

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Carriers in Cameroon

If you're making international calls to Cameroon, understanding the local carriers can be useful. The telecommunications landscape features MTN Cameroon, Orange Cameroon and Nexttel, all providing 4G/5G services. Check their websites for current international roaming agreements with your home carrier.

Did you know?

Cameroon's mobile money market has grown so fast that mobile money transactions now exceed the volume of traditional banking transactions.

Cameroon's main city phone codes

CityPhone Code
Yaoundé+237 2 22
Douala+237 2 33
Bamenda+237 2 36
Bafoussam+237 2 44
Garoua+237 2 27
Maroua+237 2 29
Ngaoundéré+237 2 25
Bertoua+237 2 24
Ebolowa+237 2 28
Kumba+237 2 35
Edéa+237 2 33
Limbe+237 2 33
Dschang+237 2 33
Mbouda+237 2 44
Buea+237 2 33

Note: These are the main area codes for major cities in Cameroon. When calling from abroad, dial the international access code, then +237, then the city code (without the + symbol), followed by the local number.