Equatorial Guinea country code (+240) — formats & examples
Use +240 to call Equatorial Guinea. See number formats, common mistakes, and plan the best time to call.
Calling format
- Country code+240
- Mobile format pattern+240 XXX XXX XXX
- Landline format pattern+240 XX XXXX XXXX
- NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.
Valid number patterns
Valid mobile number pattern
+240 XXX XXX XXX
e.g. +240 222 123 456
Valid landline number pattern
+240 XX XXXX XXXX
Dialing information
- Country code+240
- LanguagesSpanish, French
- Time zonesAfrica/Malabo
- Phonecall rate$1.39/min
Landline $1.49/minMobile $1.39/min
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Place a callCommon dialing mistakes for Equatorial Guinea
- Forgetting to dial +240 before the local number - international calls to Equatorial Guinea require the country code.
- Keeping the leading zero when dialing from abroad - drop the leading 0 after the country code +240.
- Mixing up mobile and landline formats - Equatorial Guinea numbers differ in length and structure; check the pattern before dialing.
- Calling outside local business hours - check Equatorial Guinea's time zone to avoid very early or late calls.
- Omitting the country code when calling from another country - always use +240 for Equatorial Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about calling Equatorial Guinea with the +240 country code.
- What is an example of a mobile or landline number in Equatorial Guinea?
- A typical mobile number format is: +240 123456789. A landline number might look like: +240 12345678. Omit any leading 0.
- Are there any special tips for calling Equatorial Guinea internationally?
- Remember to take into account the time zones in Equatorial Guinea, and the fact that primary languages are Spanish, French. Dial +240 before the local number.
- How much does it cost to call Equatorial Guinea?
- Calling Equatorial Guinea with Phonecall starts from $1.49/min for landlines and $1.39/min for mobile numbers. We show the rate before you dial.
- What is the calling code for Equatorial Guinea?
- The calling code for Equatorial Guinea is +240. To call, start with the international access code, then dial +240 followed by the local number.
- What languages are spoken in Equatorial Guinea?
- In Equatorial Guinea, the main languages spoken are Spanish, French.
- Do I need to install an app to call Equatorial Guinea?
- No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Equatorial Guinea directly from your browser using Phonecall. Just enter the Equatorial Guinea phone number (+240) to get started.
Call planning
Check local time in Equatorial Guinea and your location so you call at a good time.
Time zones in Equatorial Guinea
Africa/Malabo
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Equatorial Guinea. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.