Network & carriers
The Central African Republic's telecom market is served by Orange CAR and Telecel as the major carriers.
+236 · CF · UTC+1
Central African Republic
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
The Central African Republic's +236 code covers a market served primarily by Orange CAR and Telecel. Capital: Bangui · Business hours: 3:00 AM–11:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +236 country code?
Numbering format
CAR mobile numbers are 8 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in the Central African Republic, conducted largely in French, values respect and relationship-building before business matters.
Did you know
The Central African Republic's mobile networks remain the primary way most of the country accesses telecommunications, given very limited landline infrastructure.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Central African Republic numbers.
CAR mobile numbers are a flat 8 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Central African Republic from the US
Central African Republic is on UTC+1 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
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Frequently Asked
Central African Republic questions answered.
Answers about the Central African Republic's carrier landscape, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +236 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 236, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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