Network & carriers
Guinea-Bissau's telecom market is served by Orange Guinea-Bissau and MTN Guinea-Bissau as the major carriers.
+245 · GW · UTC+0
Guinea-Bissau
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Guinea-Bissau's +245 code covers a West African market served primarily by Orange and MTN. Capital: Bissau · Business hours: 4:00 AM–12:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +245 country code?
Numbering format
Numbers are 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Guinea-Bissau, conducted largely in Portuguese, values courtesy and relationship-building before business matters.
Did you know
Guinea-Bissau's mobile networks have become the primary way most of the country accesses telecommunications, given limited fixed-line infrastructure.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Guinea-Bissau numbers.
Guinea-Bissau numbers are a flat 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Guinea-Bissau from the US
Guinea-Bissau is on UTC+0 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Guinea-Bissau virtual number?
A +245 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Guinea-Bissau — without the overhead.
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Frequently Asked
Guinea-Bissau questions answered.
Answers about Guinea-Bissau's carrier landscape, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +245 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 245, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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