Equatorial Guinea Calling Code: +240
Complete guide to calling Equatorial Guinea — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Equatorial Guinea from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +240 — the country calling code for Equatorial Guinea
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Equatorial Guinea Calling Code
To reach Equatorial Guinea from another country, first dial the international calling code +240 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Equatorial Guinea is located in Africa, in Middle Africa.
Equatorial Guinea is known locally as Guinea Ecuatorial — Malabo is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +240 so it works from any country.
International calling codes follow the ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164, which define how phone numbers are written and dialed across borders. The prefix you dial after the exit code tells the global telephone network which national network to route the call to.
Where the +240 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +240 is assigned to Equatorial Guinea, located in Middle Africa, with the capital Malabo. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Equatorial Guinea from outside the country.
When a number is written as +240 …, the +240 prefix directs your call to the Equatorial Guinea national network. After the prefix, dial the area code without its leading zero, then the subscriber number — the same pattern for landlines and mobiles.
ITU-T E.164 groups calling codes by world region; codes beginning with 2 cover the part of the world that includes Equatorial Guinea, in Middle Africa. Storing numbers with +240 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.
Equatorial Guinea Phone Number Formats
The ITU E.164 format for Equatorial Guinea numbers is +240 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +240 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +240 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Equatorial Guinea: dial the local number directly
Numbering plans vary: closed plans use fixed-length national numbers, while open plans allow variable lengths with a trunk prefix (usually 0) that is dropped for international calls. For calls to Equatorial Guinea, replace the trunk zero with +240.
Time Zone in Equatorial Guinea
The local time in Equatorial Guinea follows the Africa/Malabo time zone (UTC+01:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.
Time differences matter when calling Equatorial Guinea: if it is UTC+01:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach Malabo in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.
If Equatorial Guinea observes daylight saving time, its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. Double-check the current offset before time-sensitive calls, especially in spring and autumn.
Emergency Numbers in Equatorial Guinea
If you need urgent help while in Equatorial Guinea, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Equatorial Guinea.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 114 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Ambulance | 115 |
Example: Calling Equatorial Guinea Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Equatorial Guinea works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Equatorial Guinea country code +240
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +240 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Equatorial Guinea country code +240
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +240 [area code] [number], or +240 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +240 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.
Calling Equatorial Guinea from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Equatorial Guinea (+240) from abroad:
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 240 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 240 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 240 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 240 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 240 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 240 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 240 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 240 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +240 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Equatorial Guinea?
The international calling code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
How do I call Equatorial Guinea from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +240, then the local phone number.
How do I call Equatorial Guinea from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +240, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +240 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Equatorial Guinea?
If you're already in Equatorial Guinea, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +240 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +240 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Equatorial Guinea?
Police: 114, Fire: 112, Ambulance: 115. These numbers are only valid inside Equatorial Guinea.
Other Countries in Africa
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Equatorial Guinea from Egypt or South Africa works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +240, then the local number. Within Africa, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.