Central African Republic +236
To call Central African Republic from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 236, then the local number. Written in full: +236 70 01 23 45.
The country calling code for Central African Republic is +236. A number starting +236 or 00236 is a call to or from Central African Republic. From abroad: +236 70 01 23 45.
To call Central African Republic from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 236, then the local number as is. The +236 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Central African Republic from abroad
011 236 70 01 23 4500 236 70 01 23 450011 236 70 01 23 45+236 70 01 23 4570 01 23 45 is a real-format Central African Republic mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Central African Republic area codes
In Central African Republic, landlines usually include an area code after +236 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
21 61 23 45from abroad+236 21 61 23 4570 01 23 45from abroad+236 70 01 23 45Landline numbers in Central African Republic have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +236.
Calling abroad from Central African Republic
To call another country from Central African Republic, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Central African Republic to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Central African Republic number in international format is written +236 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Central African Republic
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Central African Republic for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +236?
Central African Republic has the country calling code +236.
How do I call Central African Republic from the United States?
Dial 011, then 236, then the local number as is — for example 011 70 01 23 45.
What does +236 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Central African Republic. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +236 mobile or landline?
The +236 code identifies the country, not the line type; Central African Republic landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Central African Republic
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Central African Republic has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| telecelOrascom Telecom | 623-02 | 2G · 3G | 0.14 MDecember 2008 |
| OrangeOrange S.A. | 623-03 | 2G · 3G | 0.19 MDecember 2009 |
| azurBintel | 623-04 | 2G · 3G | 0.16 MDecember 2008 |
| Moov AfricaMaroc Telecom | 623-01 | 2G | — |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.