British Indian Ocean Territory country code (+246) — formats & examples
Use +246 to call British Indian Ocean Territory. See number formats, common mistakes, and plan the best time to call.
Calling format
- Country code+246
- Mobile format pattern+246 XXX XXXX
- Landline format pattern+246 XX XXXX XXXX
- NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.
Valid number patterns
Valid mobile number pattern
+246 XXX XXXX
e.g. +246 380 1234
Valid landline number pattern
+246 XX XXXX XXXX
Dialing information
- Country code+246
- LanguagesEnglish
- Time zonesIndian/Chagos
- Phonecall rate$6.28/min
Landline $6.28/minMobile $6.28/min
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Place a callCommon dialing mistakes for British Indian Ocean Territory
- Forgetting to dial +246 before the local number - international calls to British Indian Ocean Territory require the country code.
- Keeping the leading zero when dialing from abroad - drop the leading 0 after the country code +246.
- Mixing up mobile and landline formats - British Indian Ocean Territory numbers differ in length and structure; check the pattern before dialing.
- Calling outside local business hours - check British Indian Ocean Territory's time zone to avoid very early or late calls.
- Omitting the country code when calling from another country - always use +246 for British Indian Ocean Territory.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about calling British Indian Ocean Territory with the +246 country code.
- What is an example of a mobile or landline number in British Indian Ocean Territory?
- A typical mobile number format is: +246 123456789. A landline number might look like: +246 12345678. Omit any leading 0.
- Are there any special tips for calling British Indian Ocean Territory internationally?
- Remember to take into account the time zones in British Indian Ocean Territory, and the fact that primary languages are English. Dial +246 before the local number.
- How much does it cost to call British Indian Ocean Territory?
- Calling British Indian Ocean Territory with Phonecall starts from $6.28/min for landlines and $6.28/min for mobile numbers. We show the rate before you dial.
- What is the calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory?
- The calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246. To call, start with the international access code, then dial +246 followed by the local number.
- What languages are spoken in British Indian Ocean Territory?
- In British Indian Ocean Territory, the main languages spoken are English.
- Do I need to install an app to call British Indian Ocean Territory?
- No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in British Indian Ocean Territory directly from your browser using Phonecall. Just enter the British Indian Ocean Territory phone number (+246) to get started.
Call planning
Check local time in British Indian Ocean Territory and your location so you call at a good time.
Time zones in British Indian Ocean Territory
Indian/Chagos
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in British Indian Ocean Territory. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.