Would you like to call Cameroon and speak to a loved one? Whether you’re in France or another country abroad, you should be informed before dialing your contact’s number. There are several factors to consider, including the Cameroon country code, the price of a cellphone or landline call, tips on how to call Cameroon for free and the time difference.
Discover all Western Union’s tips on how to call Cameroon from France easily and without breaking the bank.
What is the country code for Cameroon?
The country code to call Cameroon is “+237” or “00237.” This Cameroon country code should always be dialed before the local phone number, whether you are calling from France or another country. If you are calling from Cameroon, you don’t need to dial the +237 country code.
How to call a number with a +237 country code
To call Cameroon from France, you must:
- Enter the following code: “+237” from a cell phone or “00237” from a landline,
- Dial the nine digits of the local Cameroonian phone number,
- Example: If the number of your contact in Cameroon is “662165478,” you must dial “+237 662165478” or “00237 662165478.”
Please note: If the person you wish to contact in Cameroon has a French number, you must dial the French code (+33, or 0033 if you are calling from a landline).
What is the price of a call from France to Cameroon?
The price of a call from France to Cameroon will depend on your carrier, your current plan and the type of telephone line called (landline or cell).
Call Cameroon from a cell phone
To find out how much it costs to call Cameroon from your cell phone, you must check what is offered by:
- Your carrier (incumbent carriers such as Orange or Bouygues, or new carriers such as Lebara),
- Your plan (unlimited plan or prepaid).
Prices also vary depending on the line contacted (landline or cell). So, before calling Cameroon, check the conditions of your plan to avoid spending a few dozen euro on each call.
Note that some carriers offer special plans to call Cameroon at a lower price.
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Call Cameroon from a landline
The price of a call to Cameroon from a landline depends on two criteria:
- The per-minute calling rate, which varies depending on your carrier and the type of telephone line being called,
- Each time you call Cameroon, you pay a connection charge.
How to call Cameroon from France for free
To call Cameroon free of charge, several applications are available:
- WhatsApp,
- Telegram,
- Signal,
- Facebook Messenger,
- Zoom,
These applications allow you to make calls, send messages and attachments (photos, videos, documents etc.), and video chat over the Internet. Since it isn’t through your phone plan, but thanks to a simple Internet connection, you can reach your loved ones without breaking the bank.
However, your contact in Cameroon must also have an Internet connection and the app being used. Also make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network so that you do not use the Internet data on your plan, which can lead to a certain cost after prolonged use.
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FAQs
How many digits does a Cameroonian phone number contain?
A Cameroonian phone number has had 9 digits since 2014. If a number starts with “6,” it is a cell phone. If a number starts with “22” or “33,” it is a landline. These last two prefixes vary according to the geographical region in Cameroon.
Do you have to pay to call Cameroon?
Not necessarily, it will depend on the type of call made. If you call from your landline or cell phone, yes, you will have to pay for each call to Cameroon. Conversely, if you use an app like WhatsApp or Zoom, calls to Cameroon will be free.
Is there a time difference between France and Cameroon?
Yes, in summer, Cameroon is one hour behind France. This means that when it is 2 pm in Paris, it is 1 pm in Yaoundé. However, in winter, France and Cameroon are in the same time zone. Cameroon is therefore in the same time zone as Senegal or Morocco.
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This article is for general information and educational purposes and does not constitute professional advice from Western Union. Western Union does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or relevance of the information contained in this article or whether it is up to date.
