Mobile and landline number lengths
The number-format reference lists 7 digits after +246 for both types.
Country code
+246 Country Code: British Indian Ocean Territory
+246 is the country calling code used for the British Indian Ocean Territory. Full mobile and landline formats have 7 digits after +246. Use the complete international number, including any area code already in it.
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Phone number formats in the British Indian Ocean Territory
International format
+246 + 7-digit number
Keep all digits of the complete number after +246. There is no domestic dialing prefix to add or remove; do not automatically delete an opening 0.
Listed lengths are possible number formats, not proof that a number is assigned or reachable. These instructions cover ordinary mobile and landline numbers. Short codes, emergency numbers and special services use separate numbering rules.
Common questions
Related questions
Can I replace the plus sign with 00?
Use + notation in Talkala. On a carrier phone, the international access prefix depends on where you call from and your carrier; it is not always 00. That access prefix replaces the plus sign, not the 246 country-code digits.
How can I call the British Indian Ocean Territory with Talkala?
Open the Talkala phone, enter the number and create an account when you're ready to call. You can prepare your call before signing up, and the person answering doesn't need Talkala.
What does it cost to call the British Indian Ocean Territory?
Talkala currently lists calls to landlines and mobiles in the British Indian Ocean Territory from $6.28/min. These are starting rates in Talkala's default public price list. A number's carrier or prefix can change the final rate, which is confirmed before calling. Prices use the default United States caller ID, not your physical location.
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Sources and limits
References for the number format and published prices.
Number-format reference (libphonenumber)
Country calling code and numbering reference.
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Starting rates come from Talkala's public catalog, updated May 12, 2026. They use the default United States caller ID, not the visitor's location. Your selected caller ID and full number determine the final rate.
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