How To Call Cameroon From USA: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Cameroon from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 237 + 2XX XX XX XX(9-digit number, fixed lines start with 2) - Mobile:
011 + 237 + 6XX XX XX XX(9-digit number, mobiles start with 6)
Examples:
- For a Yaoundé landline (e.g., starting with 222):
011 + 237 + 222 XX XX XX - For a Cameroonian mobile phone (e.g., MTN prefix 67X):
011 + 237 + 67X XX XX XX
Cameroon is on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1, and does not observe daylight saving. This is typically 5-6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US DST.
How to Dial Cameroon from the US
How to Call a Landline in Cameroon
To call a Cameroonian landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Cameroon's country code: Next, key in
237. - Step 3 – Dial the 9-digit Cameroonian landline number: Cameroonian landline numbers are 9 digits long and begin with the digit
2. The digits following the initial `2` often indicate a region (e.g.,222for Yaoundé,233for Douala), but you dial the full 9-digit number.
For example, to call a Yaoundé landline number 222 12 34 56, you would dial: 011 237 222 12 34 56
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Cameroon
Calling a Cameroonian mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Cameroon's country code: Next, key in
237. - Step 3 – Dial the 9-digit Cameroonian mobile number: Cameroonian mobile numbers are 9 digits long and begin with the digit
6. The next two digits often indicate the mobile operator.
For example, if the Cameroonian mobile number is 677 12 34 56, you would dial: 011 237 677 12 34 56 from the US.
Understanding Cameroonian Phone Numbers
Cameroonian phone numbers use the country code +237. All national phone numbers in Cameroon are 9 digits long. There are no separate area codes to dial after the country code; the regional or service type distinction is built into the first digit(s) of the 9-digit number.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 237 + 2XX XX XX XX - Landline numbers in Cameroon start with the digit
2. The following digits often indicate the specific region or city (e.g.,222for Yaoundé,233for Douala).
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 237 + 6XX XX XX XX - Mobile numbers in Cameroon start with the digit
6. The next two digits (6XX) often indicate the mobile operator.
Cameroonian Numbering Plan - Fixed Line Regional Indicators
When calling a landline in Cameroon from the US, you dial 011 + 237 followed by the 9-digit national number, which starts with 2. The digits following the initial 2 can provide a clue to the region:
| Major City/Region Indicator (First 3 digits after +237) | Region/City |
|---|---|
222 XXX XXX | Yaoundé (Centre Region) |
233 XXX XXX | Douala (Littoral Region) |
242 XXX XXX / 243 XXX XXX | North & Far North Regions (e.g., Garoua, Maroua) - specific ranges vary |
233 XXX XXX (ranges also cover) | South-West Region (e.g., Buea, Limbe) |
233 XXX XXX (ranges also cover) | West Region (e.g., Bafoussam, Bamenda - Note: Bamenda NW often 233) |
222 XXX XXX (ranges also cover) | East & South Regions (e.g., Bertoua, Ebolowa) |
Note: This is a general guide. Always confirm the full 9-digit number. The structure is part of a national closed numbering plan.
Cameroonian Mobile Phone Prefixes
Cameroonian mobile phone numbers are 9 digits long after the +237 country code and always start with the digit 6. The next two digits often indicate the mobile operator:
| Operator | Typical Mobile Prefixes (after +237) |
|---|---|
| MTN Cameroon | 650-654, 67X, 68X (e.g., 677, 680) |
| Orange Cameroon | 655-659, 69X (e.g., 699, 655) |
| Nexttel (Viettel Cameroon) | 66X (e.g., 660, 661) |
| CAMTEL (Mobile - Blue) | 62X (e.g., 620 - though this prefix was also noted for CDMA previously) |
*Mobile Number Portability may affect the accuracy of operator by prefix. The 'X' represents further digits of the subscriber number.
Time Difference
Cameroon operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. Cameroon does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Cameroon is 5 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 5 PM in Cameroon).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Cameroon is 6 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 6 PM in Cameroon).
Cameroon's Phone System
Cameroon's telecommunications sector is regulated by the Telecommunication Regulatory Agency (ART) and the National Telecommunications Agency (ANTIC), under the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MINPOSTEL). The fixed-line network is primarily operated by the state-owned CAMTEL. The mobile market is more dynamic with several operators, including MTN Cameroon, Orange Cameroon, Nexttel, and CAMTEL's mobile arm. Mobile penetration is high, with operators expanding 4G/LTE services. The country has a national fiber optic backbone to improve connectivity.
Best Times to Call
Considering Cameroon is 5-6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- For business calls from the US East Coast, a good window is morning to early afternoon ET. For example, 9 AM - 12 PM ET would correspond to 2 PM - 5 PM or 3 PM - 6 PM in Cameroon.
- Typical business hours in Cameroon are Monday to Friday, approximately 7:30/8:00 AM to 3:30/5:00 PM WAT.
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