+237 is the country code for Cameroon.
Every phone number in Cameroon starts with +237 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 237, then the full number.
- Time there
- Douala timeWest Africa Time, UTC+1, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 237 6 71 23 45 67
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 237 6 71 23 45 67
- From Australia
- 0011 237 6 71 23 45 67
- From any mobile phone
- +237 6 71 23 45 67
- Inside Cameroon
- 6 71 23 45 67
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +237, starting 24, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 or 69
- Landlines
- 9 digits after +237, such as +237 2 22 11 XX XX in Mbalmayo
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 88
Check a +237 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +237, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Cameroon start with 24, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 or 69, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | +237 24 | Camtel |
| 62 | +237 62 | Camtel |
| 64 | +237 64 | Orange |
| 65 | +237 65 | MTN Cameroon, Orange |
| 66 | +237 66 | NEXTTEL |
| 67 | +237 67 | MTN Cameroon |
| 68 | +237 68 | MTN Cameroon, Orange, NEXTTEL |
| 69 | +237 69 | Orange |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
Landline area codes in Cameroon start with 22211 for Mbalmayo, and the table lists 52 of the places they cover.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 22211 | +237 22211 | Mbalmayo |
| 22213 | +237 22213 | Eséka/Mboumnyebel |
| 22214 | +237 22214 | Ngoumou |
| 22219 | +237 22219 | Nanga Eboko |
| 22220, 22221 | +237 22220, +237 22221 | Jamot |
| 22222, 22223 | +237 22222, +237 22223 | Yaounde |
| 22224 | +237 22224 | Bertoua |
| 22227 | +237 22227 | Garoua |
| 22229 | +237 22229 | Maroua |
| 22230 | +237 22230 | Nkomo |
| 22231 | +237 22231 | Biyem Assi |
| 22233 | +237 22233 | Abong-Bang |
| 22236 | +237 22236 | Banyo |
| 22237 | +237 22237 | Meiganga |
| 22241 | +237 22241 | Kousseri |
| 22242 | +237 22242 | Yagoua |
| 22244 | +237 22244 | Mora |
| 22245 | +237 22245 | Mokolo |
| 22248 | +237 22248 | Kye-Ossie/Ambam |
| 23320 | +237 23320 | Wum |
| 23321 | +237 23321 | Nkambe |
| 23322 | +237 23322 | Kumbo |
| 23327 | +237 23327 | Bandjoun |
| 23329 | +237 23329 | Bafang |
| 23330 | +237 23330 | Mbouda |
| 23331 | +237 23331 | Yabassi |
| 23334 | +237 23334 | Manfé |
| 23335 | +237 23335 | Kumba |
| 23337 | +237 23337 | Bassa |
| 23339 | +237 23339 | Bonabéri |
| 23340, 23341 | +237 23340, +237 23341 | Bepanda |
| 23342, 23343 | +237 23342, +237 23343 | Akwa Centre |
| 23344 | +237 23344 | Bafoussam |
| 23345 | +237 23345 | Dschang |
| 23346 | +237 23346 | Edéa |
| 23347 | +237 23347 | Akwa North |
| 23348 | +237 23348 | Bangangté |
| 222120 | +237 222120 | Akonolinga |
| 222121 | +237 222121 | Ayos |
| 222180 | +237 222180 | Obala |
| 222182 | +237 222182 | Monatélé |
| 222185 | +237 222185 | Bafia |
| 222250, 222251, 222252 and 1 more | +237 222250, +237 222251, +237 222252 and 1 more | N'Gaoundéré |
| 222254 | +237 222254 | Dang |
| 222256 | +237 222256 | Beelel/Mbé |
| 222262 | +237 222262 | Batouri |
| 222264 | +237 222264 | Belabo |
| 222282 | +237 222282 | Mengong |
| 222283, 222284 | +237 222283, +237 222284 | Ebolowa |
| 222321 | +237 222321 | Mfou |
| 222322 | +237 222322 | Soa |
| 222347 | +237 222347 | N'Gaoundal |
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In Cameroon, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +237 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 6 71 23 45 67 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +237 6 71 23 45 67 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +237671234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +237 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Cameroon is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +237 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +237.
Which country uses the +237 country code?
Cameroon. Every phone number there starts with +237 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Cameroon from the US?
Dial 011, then 237, then the full number. A mobile number written 6 71 23 45 67 at home is dialed 011 237 6 71 23 45 67 from the US, or +237 6 71 23 45 67 from any mobile phone.
Is +237 the same as 00237?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Cameroon and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Cameroon?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +237, written 6 71 23 45 67 at home. A landline has 9 digits, written 2 22 11 XX XX at home.
What time is it in Cameroon?
Cameroon is on West Africa Time, UTC+1, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +237 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Cameroon and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.