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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 27, 2026

Dial Into Central African Republic (+236) Right Now

We've broken down everything about calling Central African Republic — including the 236 country code — so you can connect with zero guesswork.

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Central African Republic
2 DIGIT ISOCF
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+236
CAF
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Bangui
TIME ZONE
UTC+1
CURRENCY
XAF
LANGUAGES
Sango, French
Central African Republic · Africa · +236

Handy Ways to Call Central African Republic

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Reach Central African Republic instantly through your provider by dialing 236; convenience comes first, savings later.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
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CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

Prepaid cards are a classic way to call Central African Republic affordably, perfect for frequent callers watching their spending.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
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VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

MeraTalk connects you to Central African Republic in seconds, with HD audio and pricing that beats the alternatives.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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Central African Republic Key Details

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Central African Republic
+236
Africa
Capital City
Bangui
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XAF
Languages
Sango, French
Population
5M
ISO Alpha-2
CF
ISO Alpha-3
CAF
Emergency Number
112

How Dialing Works for Central African Republic in Four Steps

Full dialing sequence

011 +236 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+236
Central African Republic's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 236 + number
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Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

2

Dial +236 for Central African Republic

Immediately follow with Central African Republic's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Central African Republic's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in Central African Republic. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Tips to Save On Calls to Central African Republic

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Tip 01

Your connection sets the tone for the call, so choose strong Wi-Fi or dependable data every time.

02
Tip 02

A good headset is the simplest way to make your calls to Central African Republic sound clearer and feel easier.

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Tip 03

Confirm the hour in UTC+1 before you dial to make sure you're reaching out at a convenient time.

Best Time To Call Central African Republic

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Costs Explained for Calling Central African Republic

Costs to call Central African Republic stretch from expensive carrier rates to low VoIP pricing — your pick determines the total.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to Central African Republic
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
Get a local +${country.code} virtual number instantly
Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual Central African Republic number (+236) instantly.
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Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +236 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
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You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

Central African Republic Number Conventions

Phone numbers in Central African Republic extend from the 236 code into ranges that make line types easy to identify.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+236 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+236 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+236 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Central African Republic
CityArea CodeFull Dial
BanguiXX+236 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+236 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+236 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+236 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+236 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Central African Republic number range list.

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