+240 is the country code for Equatorial Guinea.
Every phone number in Equatorial Guinea starts with +240 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 240, then the full number.
- Time there
- Malabo timeWest Africa Time, UTC+1, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 240 222 123 456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 240 222 123 456
- From Australia
- 0011 240 222 123 456
- From any mobile phone
- +240 222 123 456
- Inside Equatorial Guinea
- 222 123 456
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +240, starting 22 or 55
- Landlines
- 9 digits after +240, such as +240 330 04X XXX in Bioko
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 802
Check a +240 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +240, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Equatorial Guinea start with 22 or 55, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | +240 22 | GETESA |
| 55 | +240 55 | Muni |
GETESA started 22 and Muni started 55. 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 Equatorial Guinea start with 33004 for Bioko, and the table lists 2 of the places they cover.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 33004, 33014, 33024 and 27 more | +240 33004, +240 33014, +240 33024 and 27 more | Bioko |
| 33006, 33016, 33026 and 27 more | +240 33006, +240 33016, +240 33026 and 27 more | Continental Region |
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In Equatorial Guinea, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +240 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 222 123 456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +240 222 123 456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +240222123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +240 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 Equatorial Guinea 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 +240 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +240.
Which country uses the +240 country code?
Equatorial Guinea. Every phone number there starts with +240 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Equatorial Guinea from the US?
Dial 011, then 240, then the full number. A mobile number written 222 123 456 at home is dialed 011 240 222 123 456 from the US, or +240 222 123 456 from any mobile phone.
Is +240 the same as 00240?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +240, written 222 123 456 at home. A landline has 9 digits, written 330 04X XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Equatorial Guinea?
33004, 33014, 33024 and 27 more for Bioko and 33006, 33016, 33026 and 27 more for Continental Region. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +240 in front.
What time is it in Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea is on West Africa Time, UTC+1, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +240 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Equatorial Guinea 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.