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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 28, 2026

How to Call Equatorial Guinea (+240) with Ease

Make your next call to Equatorial Guinea smooth and inexpensive by following this guide built around country code 240.

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Equatorial Guinea
2 DIGIT ISOGQ
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+240
GNQ
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Malabo
TIME ZONE
UTC+1
CURRENCY
XAF
LANGUAGES
Spanish, French
Equatorial Guinea · Africa · +240

Pick Your Way to Call Equatorial Guinea

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Direct dialing to Equatorial Guinea uses code 240 and your existing plan; it's reliable but rarely the most economical.

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

Calling Cards

Calling cards are a tried-and-true way to call Equatorial Guinea cheaply, well suited to those who call regularly.

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

VoIP / MeraTalk

For HD calls to Equatorial Guinea at low rates, MeraTalk's VoIP platform is the modern, hassle-free choice.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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Equatorial Guinea Country Profile

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Equatorial Guinea
+240
Africa
Capital City
Malabo
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XAF
Languages
Spanish, French, Portuguese
Population
1.5M
ISO Alpha-2
GQ
ISO Alpha-3
GNQ
Emergency Number
112

The Format for Calling Equatorial Guinea from Start to Finish

Full dialing sequence

011 +240 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+240
Equatorial Guinea's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 240 + 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 +240 for Equatorial Guinea

Immediately follow with Equatorial Guinea's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Equatorial Guinea'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 Equatorial Guinea. 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.

Make Every Call to Count: Equatorial Guinea

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Tip 01

Strong connectivity means fewer dropped words, so connect to reliable internet before you dial.

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Tip 02

A headset sharpens audio and frees your hands, ideal for any extended call to Equatorial Guinea.

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Tip 03

A reasonable hour in UTC+1 means a better chance your call is answered — so check first.

Best Time To Call Equatorial Guinea

Live local time · recommended business-hours window · whether it's a good moment to ring right now
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Cost Factors for Calling Equatorial Guinea

Reaching Equatorial Guinea doesn't have to break the bank; choosing internet calling over a carrier makes a real difference.

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 Equatorial Guinea
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 Equatorial Guinea number (+240) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +240 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

Equatorial Guinea Number Allocations

In Equatorial Guinea, the digits following code 240 indicate whether you're reaching a mobile, a landline, or a service number.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+240 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+240 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+240 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Equatorial Guinea
CityArea CodeFull Dial
MalaboXX+240 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+240 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+240 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+240 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+240 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Equatorial Guinea number range list.

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