🇨🇲Canada to Cameroon Guide

How to Call
Cameroon from Canada

From Canada to Cameroon, the country code is +237. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Cameroon from any browser tab.

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Dialing Cameroon from Canada

Follow these steps to call any number in Cameroon from a Canadian landline, mobile, or via StartACall.

1

Exit Code (011)

Dial 011 first. This is the exit code for Canada and the US to dial internationally.
(On mobile/VoIP, just use +)

2

Cameroon Code (237)

Dial 237. This connects your call to the Cameroon telecom network.

3

9-Digit Number

Enter the full 9-digit phone number.
Example: 671 23 45 67

Dialing Examples

Calling MTN Mobile
011 237 671 234 567
Calling Yaoundé Landline
011 237 222 123 456

Cameroon City Prefixes

Landlines in Cameroon generally start with '2'. Here are the common prefixes for major cities.

CityRegionPrefix
DoualaLittoral233
YaoundéCentre222
BamendaNorth West233
BafoussamWest233
GarouaNorth222
CityRegionPrefix
MarouaFar North222
BueaSouth West233
NgaoundéréAdamawa222
KribiSouth222
LimbeSouth West233
Mobile Networks

Calling Mobile Numbers

Cameroon mobile numbers start with '6'. Identify the network by the first two digits.

67 / 650-654
MTN Cameroon
69 / 655-659
Orange Cameroon
66
Nexttel
242 / 243
Camtel (Mobile)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exit code for Canada?

The exit code for Canada is 011. You must dial this before the country code (+237) when calling from a landline. On mobile phones or VoIP services like StartACall, you can simply use the '+' symbol.

How do I call a mobile number in Cameroon?

Cameroon mobile numbers are 9 digits long and typically start with the digit 6. Dial +237 followed by the 9-digit number. For example: +237 671 234 567.

Are calls to Cameroon included in my Canadian plan?

Usually, no. Most Canadian mobile plans (Rogers, Bell, Fido, etc.) charge extra for international calls to Africa, often exceeding $1.50/minute. StartACall is a pay-as-you-go alternative that is significantly cheaper.

Can I call landlines in Douala and Yaoundé?

Yes, you can call both landlines (starting with 2) and mobile phones (starting with 6) using StartACall.

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Calling Cameroon from Canada: what to know

Cameroon answers on the country code +237, with the capital in Yaoundé and most business concentrated around Yaoundé and Douala. The working language for business is French, English, and local offices generally keep hours of 7:30 to 17:30 with a long lunch.

From Canada the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +237 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between Canada and Cameroon.

Most mobiles in Cameroon sit on operators such as MTN Cameroon, Orange Cameroon, Camtel. Cameroon is bilingual French/English by constitution, outbound calls into northwest and southwest regions skew English.

Cameroon runs on UTC plus 1, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Cameroon from Canada

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of Canada. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +237

    +237 routes the call to Cameroon.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Yaoundé that means including the area code 222 2.

Best time to call Cameroon

The destination is 6 hours ahead of you.

Canada clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 11:00
Cameroon clock (UTC plus 1)
15:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Cameroon are within normal working hours.

Rates to Cameroon (+237)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$2.4446$24.45
Landline$1.2750$12.75

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Cameroon from Canada?+

Dial 011 then +237 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Cameroon?+

The country code for Cameroon is +237. Yaoundé uses the area code 222 2.

What is the best time to call Cameroon?+

The destination is 6 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 11:00 your time reaches Cameroon during its working day (15:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Cameroon?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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