Dialing format
+246 + area code + local number
British Indian Ocean Territory Country Code +246
Dial +246 before the local number when calling British Indian Ocean Territory from your browser. Confirm the international shape below, then check rates and place the call in Talkala.
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Published rates · calls from United States
Landline $6.28/minMobile $6.28/min
Full guide & live catalog checksWhen to call
Local clocks usually follow Local time · UTC+06:00. If you do not know the recipient's hours, 09:00-18:00 British Indian Ocean Territory time is a reasonable courtesy window.
Dial prefix
+246
Full international shape
+246 + area code + local number
Region
Africa
Best business window
09:00-18:00 British Indian Ocean Territory time
Languages
English
How to use the British Indian Ocean Territory country code
- Sign in to Talkala in your browser and allow microphone access when your browser prompts you.
- Enter +246, then the full local number for British Indian Ocean Territory — drop domestic trunk prefixes that only apply inside the country ( reference shape: +246 + area code + local number).
- Confirm the quoted rate for your line type (landline vs mobile can differ), then place the call. Use Call British Indian Ocean Territory online to jump straight into the dialer with context for this destination.
Start with +246, then enter the area code, mobile prefix, or subscriber number exactly as the destination format requires. If the local number starts with a domestic trunk prefix, check the international format before keeping it.
- Country calling code: +246
- International format: +246 + area code + local number
- Country abbreviation: IO (often used on mail and official forms)
- Main time context: Local time / UTC+06:00
Example numbers for British Indian Ocean Territory
These examples show the number shape to expect. Use them as format guidance, not as numbers to call.
International example+2463801234
Landline example370 9100
Mobile example380 1234
Country information before you call
Time zones
Local time / UTC+06:00
Numbering note
No mobile-portability flag in libphonenumber metadata; prefix-based type inference is more stable than carrier inference, but still needs metadata refreshes.
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Common questions
Related questions
What is the British Indian Ocean Territory country calling code?
The ITU country calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246. Add it before the local number when dialing internationally.
How do I dial British Indian Ocean Territory from another country?
Use the international access prefix from where you are calling (often 00 or +), then +246, then the full local number without any domestic-only trunk prefix. Full shape for reference: +246 + area code + local number.
Do landline and mobile rates to British Indian Ocean Territory differ?
Often yes. Talkala quotes separate retail rates for landline and mobile destinations when both are published. The rate that applies depends on the line type you dial.
What are Talkala's published rates to British Indian Ocean Territory?
For the default public pricing origin (United States), landline is $6.28/min and mobile is $6.28/min. Open the British Indian Ocean Territory country guide for full context; rates update as the catalog changes.
Is there a free trial minute?
Talkala may offer a narrow launch promotion for eligible accounts. Whether it applies depends on your balance history and the priced route for the call you place. See the Help Center billing article on the free first minute for full rules.
What time zone is British Indian Ocean Territory in?
Clocks commonly span: Local time / UTC+06:00. For courtesy calling, 09:00-18:00 British Indian Ocean Territory time is a reasonable starting window when you do not know the recipient's hours.