Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
+240
ISO
GQ / GNQ
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 - 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 XXX
From Europe →
00 + 240 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 240, then the local number.

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 240 XXX XXX XXX +240 XXX XXX XXX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 240 XXX XXX XXX +240 XXX XXX XXX
Australia Australia 0011 240 XXX XXX XXX +240 XXX XXX XXX
Canada Canada 011 240 XXX XXX XXX +240 XXX XXX XXX
India 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.

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