Network & carriers
Ivory Coast's telecom market is regulated by the ARTCI, with Orange Côte d'Ivoire, MTN, and Moov Africa as the major carriers.
+225 · CI · UTC+0
Ivory Coast
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Ivory Coast's +225 code covers one of West Africa's largest economies, served primarily by Orange, MTN, and Moov. Capital: Yamoussoukro · Business hours: 4:00 AM–12:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +225 country code?
Numbering format
Ivorian mobile numbers are 10 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Ivory Coast, conducted largely in French, values courtesy and relationship-building — a warm greeting typically precedes business matters.
Did you know
Abidjan, Ivory Coast's economic capital, serves as one of the largest financial and business hubs in Francophone West Africa.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Ivory Coast numbers.
Ivorian mobile numbers are a flat 10 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Ivory Coast from the US
Ivory Coast is on UTC+0 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Ivory Coast virtual number?
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Frequently Asked
Ivory Coast questions answered.
Answers about Ivory Coast's ARTCI-regulated carriers, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +225 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 225, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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