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Equatorial Guinea (+240) international code at a glance.

The +240 prefix covers Equatorial Guinea's national networks — from the island capital Malabo to Bata on the mainland. Here's the verified Equatorial Guinea country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Equatoguinean routes.

WAT-aligned routesNine-digit numbersSub-second call setup
Calling
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Equatorial Guinea
GQ · GNQ · Zone 2
+240
Live route
Malabo
Time
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Alpha-2
GQ
Alpha-3
GNQ
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Equatorial Guinea snapshot

Equatorial Guinea at a glance.

The geography, nine-digit numbers and WAT time zone you need before placing your first call into Equatorial Guinea.

Equatorial Guinea country information

Equatorial Guinea
Africa
+240
Capital
Malabo
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Malabo
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
GQ · GNQ
Ways to reach Equatorial Guinea

Every route into Equatoguinean lines.

Mobile or landline — the +240 prefix reaches Malabo, Bata and all Equatoguinean provinces. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Equatorial Guinea directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +240, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Equatorial Guinea

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Equatorial Guinea. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Equatorial Guinea

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Equatorial Guinea over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Equatorial Guinea profile

What shapes Equatoguinean voice traffic, Central Africa's oil island-state.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Equatorial Guinea — the +240 code, Malabo, the WAT zone (UTC+1) and the nine-digit numbering plan.

Capital
Malabo
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Malabo
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
GQ · GNQ
Dialing Equatorial Guinea

How to call Equatorial Guinea.

Equatorial Guinea uses nine-digit flat numbering — no area code. Dial +240 then the nine-digit local number.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code240+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+240 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Equatorial Guinea code

Dial +240. This identifies Equatorial Guinea on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Malabo or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Equatorial Guinea, answered.

What oil companies and businesses ask most before dialling Equatorial Guinea on +240.

Equatorial Guinea's country calling code is +240. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Equatorial Guinea.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 240, then the Equatorial Guinea number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Equatorial Guinea uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code GQ and alpha-3 code GNQ.
Equatorial Guinea is part of the Africa region.
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