ISO
CF / CAF
Central African Republic
+236
Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XAF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
4,829,767 · French, Sango
🕐 Current time in Central African Republic
UTC+1
Bangui
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UTC+1
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Common formats for +236
The country code for Central African Republic can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+236- international E.164 format (with plus sign)236- digits only (often typed in search)00236- with European exit code (00)011 236- with US exit code (011)00 236 XX XX XX XX- full landline example+236 XX XX XX XX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 236 + area + number
Landline:
00 236 XX XX XX XX · Mobile: +236 XX XX XX XXFrom Europe →
00 + 236 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 236, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 236 XX XX XX XX |
+236 XX XX XX XX |
United Kingdom
|
00 236 XX XX XX XX |
+236 XX XX XX XX |
Australia
|
0011 236 XX XX XX XX |
+236 XX XX XX XX |
Canada
|
011 236 XX XX XX XX |
+236 XX XX XX XX |
India
|
00 236 XX XX XX XX |
+236 XX XX XX XX |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some advance-fee fraud reported.
Common scam types from +236
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +236
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +236?
The country code +236 belongs to Central African Republic.
Is +236 a scam?
+236 is the legitimate country code for Central African Republic. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee fraud reported.
How to call Central African Republic from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 236 + local number. From a US cell: dial +236 + local number.
