Every number type in Central African Republic with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Central African Republic
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Country code
+236
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
21 61 23 45
+236 21 61 23 45
+23621612345
8
Mobile
70 01 23 45
+236 70 01 23 45
+23670012345
8
Premium rate
87 76 12 34
+236 87 76 12 34
+23687761234
8
How to call Central African Republic
From abroad: dial +236 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +236 70 01 23 45
Within Central African Republic: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 70 01 23 45
Calling abroad from Central African Republic: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+23670012345): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Central African Republic number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Central African Republic?
Numbers in Central African Republic use country code +236. A mobile number looks like 70 01 23 45 domestically, or +236 70 01 23 45 in international format (E.164: +23670012345). Mobile numbers have 8 national digits.
How do I call Central African Republic from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 236, then the national number. Example: +236 70 01 23 45.
What is the country calling code for Central African Republic?
The country calling code for Central African Republic is +236. To call abroad from Central African Republic, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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