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Equatorial Guinea Country Code +240

Dial +240 before the local number when calling Equatorial Guinea. Confirm the international shape, compare landline and mobile rates, then place the call from your browser when you are ready.

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Published rates ยท calls from United States

Landline $1.50/minMobile $1.40/min
Rates and dialing guide

When to call

Local clocks usually follow Local time ยท UTC+01:00. If you do not know the recipient's hours, 09:00-18:00 Equatorial Guinea time is a reasonable courtesy window.

Dial prefix

+240

Two-letter country codeGQ

Full international shape

+240 + area code + local number

Dialing format

+240 + area code + local number

Region

Africa

Best business window

09:00-18:00 Equatorial Guinea time

Languages

French, Portuguese, Spanish

How to use +240 to call Equatorial Guinea online

  1. Start with the country code +240 and enter the complete national number for Equatorial Guinea. Use this reference shape: +240 + area code + local number.
  2. Compare your number with the landline and mobile examples below. Remove a domestic trunk prefix only when the international format says to remove it.
  3. When you are ready to call, open Talkala in your browser, sign in, and allow microphone access when asked. Confirm the quoted price because landline and mobile prices can differ. Use Call Equatorial Guinea online to carry this destination into the phone.

Start with +240 and 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 or removing it. The cheapest practical option is usually the one that makes both the number format and the price clear before you connect.

  • Country calling code:ย +240
  • International format:ย +240 + area code + local number
  • Two-letter country abbreviation:ย GQ
  • Main time context:ย Local time / UTC+01:00

Example numbers for Equatorial Guinea

These examples show the number shape to expect. Use them as format guidance, not as numbers to call.

International example+240222123456
Landline example333 091 234
Mobile example222 123 456

Time zones, numbering notes, and rates

A correct country code only solves the first part of the call. Local timing, number portability, and number type can still affect whether you have the right destination details. Landline and mobile prices can differ, so confirm the number type and current price before connecting.

Time zones

Local time / UTC+01:00

Numbering note

Equatorial Guinea does not use extra starting digits for calls inside the country that need to be removed. Addย +240ย before the rest of the number. Example:ย +240222123456.

Keep exploring

Use these links to move between Equatorial Guinea route guides, country-code details, live rates, and the browser call setup flow.

Trust notes

Sources and limits

These notes explain how to read the dialing, timing, and pricing details on this page.

Numbering source

These country-code details and examples come from Google libphonenumber metadata, with an International Telecommunication Union directory fallback. Use them as format guides; country-specific exceptions may not be covered.

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Rate source

Published rates come from Talkala's public pricing catalog, last updated May 12, 2026. The signed-in dialer confirms the exact full-number rate before the call connects.

Time-zone source and limits

The country-level time-zone summary comes from REST Countries. Check the recipient's current local time before dialing. The suggested calling window is courtesy guidance, not a promise that someone will answer.

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What a country code cannot guarantee

A country code does not guarantee the call will connect. Local trunk prefixes, numbers moved between networks, blocked number ranges, network availability, caller ID display, and recipient availability can vary.

Common questions

Related questions

What is the country calling code for Equatorial Guinea?

The country calling code for Equatorial Guinea is +240. It is assigned through the International Telecommunication Union and goes before the national number when you call from another country.

How do I dial Equatorial Guinea from another country?

Start with the + key or your country's international access code, then enter +240 and the national number. Remove a domestic trunk prefix only when the international format requires it. Use this complete shape: +240 + area code + local number.

What is the cheapest way to call Equatorial Guinea online?

The cheapest option depends on the service and the specific number you call. Talkala currently lists calls to Equatorial Guinea at $1.50/min for landlines and $1.40/min for mobiles. Enter the full number to confirm the final Talkala price before calling.

Do landline and mobile rates to Equatorial Guinea differ?

Yes. Talkala currently lists landline calls to Equatorial Guinea at $1.50/min and mobile calls at $1.40/min. The person you call answers a normal phone call without needing Talkala.

What are Talkala's published rates to Equatorial Guinea?

In Talkala's default public price list for calls from United States, landline is $1.50/min and mobile is $1.40/min. Open the country guide for Equatorial Guinea for number examples, calling times, and the latest availability.

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 price for the call you place. See the Help Center billing article on the free first minute for full rules.

Which time zones are used in Equatorial Guinea?

Country-level time-zone data lists Local time / UTC+01:00. For courtesy calling, 09:00-18:00 Equatorial Guinea time is a reasonable starting window when you do not know the recipient's hours. Check the recipient's current local time before dialing.