ISO
GQ / GNQ
Equatorial Guinea
+240
Capital
Malabo
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XAF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
1,402,985 · Spanish, French, Portuguese
🕐 Current time in Equatorial Guinea
UTC+1
Malabo
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UTC+1
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Common formats for +240
The country code for Equatorial Guinea can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+240- international E.164 format (with plus sign)240- digits only (often typed in search)00240- with European exit code (00)011 240- with US exit code (011)00 240 XXX XXX XXX- full landline example+240 XXX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 240 + area + number
Landline:
00 240 XXX XXX XXX · Mobile: +240 XXX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 240 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 240, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 240 XXX XXX XXX |
+240 XXX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 240 XXX XXX XXX |
+240 XXX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 240 XXX XXX XXX |
+240 XXX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 240 XXX XXX XXX |
+240 XXX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 240 XXX XXX XXX |
+240 XXX XXX XXX |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some advance-fee fraud reported.
Common scam types from +240
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +240
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +240?
The country code +240 belongs to Equatorial Guinea.
Is +240 a scam?
+240 is the legitimate country code for Equatorial Guinea. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee fraud reported.
How to call Equatorial Guinea from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 240 + local number. From a US cell: dial +240 + local number.
