Dialing format
+245 + area code + local number
Dial +245 before the local number when calling Guinea-Bissau from your browser. Confirm the international shape below, then check rates and place the call in Talkala.
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Published rates ยท calls from United States
When to call
Local clocks usually follow Local time ยท UTC. If you do not know the recipient's hours, 09:00-18:00 Guinea-Bissau time is a reasonable courtesy window.
Dial prefix
+245
Full international shape
+245 + area code + local number
Dialing format
+245 + area code + local number
Region
Africa
Best business window
09:00-18:00 Guinea-Bissau time
Languages
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Start with +245, 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.
These examples show the number shape to expect. Use them as format guidance, not as numbers to call.
Time zones
Local time / UTC
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
The ITU country calling code for Guinea-Bissau is +245. Add it before the local number when dialing internationally.
Use the international access prefix from where you are calling (often 00 or +), then +245, then the full local number without any domestic-only trunk prefix. Full shape for reference: +245 + area code + local number.
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.
For the default public pricing origin (United States), landline is $2.02/min and mobile is $2.02/min. Open the Guinea-Bissau country guide for full context; rates update as the catalog changes.
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.
Clocks commonly span: Local time / UTC. For courtesy calling, 09:00-18:00 Guinea-Bissau time is a reasonable starting window when you do not know the recipient's hours.