How do I call a mobile in Cameroon?

Use the same +237 country code, then the mobile prefix and subscriber number — drop any leading 0. Softtop handles the formatting automatically.

How do I call Cameroon from the United States?

To call Cameroon from the US, dial 011 + 237 (Cameroon country code) + the local number. Softtop VoIP delivers carrier-grade quality at competitive rates.

Does Softtop deliver caller ID to Cameroon?

Yes — Softtop routes calls to Cameroon over Tier-1 interconnects with full CLI (caller line identification) delivery and STIR/SHAKEN attestation.

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Middle East & Africa · Dialing code

Cameroon country code, +237 explained.

Q: What is the country code for Cameroon?

The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237. Dial your exit code first (011 from the US), then +237, then the local number.

Everything you need to call Cameroon with Softtop — full dialing format, step-by-step guide, and Tier-1 CLI routes that land every call.

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Best time to call Cameroon

12 PM – 5 PM your time

That is 8 AM – 1 PM in Cameroon — a 5-hour business-hours overlap.

India —Cameroon —-4h difference

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Cameroon

CM / Middle East & Africa

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LIVE

Country Info

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ISO Alpha-2CM

CapitalYaoundé

RegionMiddle East & Africa

TimezoneDouala

Yaoundé

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Dialing Guide

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Full Dial Format

Exit Code+

Country Code+237

Area CodeXXX

Local NumberXXXX

Dialing format

How Cameroon numbers break down

A complete number to Cameroon follows this pattern. Softtop adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.

Exit code00

Dial to leave your country (00 (international standard)).

Country code+237

Routes the call directly into Cameroon.

Area / mobileXXX

Regional or mobile prefix — drop the leading 0.

Local numberXXXX

The subscriber's 8-digit local number.

Complete number format

00 · +237 · XXX · XXXX

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Cameroon on the map

Yaoundé · Middle East & Africa

Live

+237CM

Africa/Douala

Route

Tier-1 Direct

CLI

Verified

ASR

60%+ min

Step by step

How to call Cameroon

Click any step — watch the full dial string build piece by piece.

Dialing:

Exit

+237

Country

XXX

Area

XXXX

Local

Step 1 / 4

Dial exit code

On mobile hold 0 for + to skip the exit code entirely

+237

Add country code

Always prefix with +237 — Softtop auto-fills this for you

XXX

Area / mobile prefix

Drop the leading 0 from the area code — it's not dialled internationally

XXXX

Local number

The subscriber number — that's the full international string

Full number format

00 · +237 · XXX · XXXX

Softtop automatically adds the exit and country codes — just enter the local number.

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Calling tips & local context

Mobile vs landline

Mobile prefixes differ from landline area codes — Softtop auto-detects and routes both correctly.

Auto-routed

Time difference

Check local hours before calling — the connection card shows the current time in Yaoundé, updated live.

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Cost & quality

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Cameroon

+237

Middle East & Africa · CM

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Cameroon included

Call delivery rate

STIR/SHAKEN

Carrier interconnects

Tier-1 direct

0%+

Guaranteed ASR

Real-time routing

Country statistics

Cameroon at a glance

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Cameroon

CM · Middle East & Africa

Dial code

+237

Capital

Yaoundé

Area

475,442 km²

Penetration

38%

Population

28.5M

People across Cameroon, connected through Softtop's Tier-1 CLI routes.

Softtop routes Cameroon

GDP

$45B

Mobile lines

21M

Internet users

11M

Fixed-line subscribers

0.09M

Landline connections in Cameroon

Connectivity overview

Mobile penetration38%

Internet users11M

Mobile lines21M

Fixed-line0.09M

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FAQ

Questions about calling Cameroon

Everything you need to know about dialing Cameroon and how Softtop routes calls there.

What is the country code for Cameroon?

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Cameroon's country code is +237. To call Cameroon from the US or Canada, dial 011 + 237, then the local number (dropping any trunk prefix such as a leading 0). Cameroon uses the +237 X XXX XXXX number format.

How do I call Yaoundé from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code) + 237 (Cameroon country code) + the Yaoundé local number, dropping any leading 0. Softtop routes calls to Cameroon over Tier-1 carrier interconnects with full CLI (caller ID) delivery.

How do I call a mobile phone in Cameroon?

Mobile calls to Cameroon use the same +237 country code. Dial your exit code + 237 + the mobile number, dropping any leading trunk prefix. Cameroon has approximately 21M mobile subscriptions.

Does caller ID (CLI) work on calls to Cameroon?

Yes — Softtop delivers full CLI (Calling Line Identification) on calls to Cameroon via direct Tier-1 carrier connections. STIR/SHAKEN attestation is applied on US-originating calls, ensuring your caller ID reaches the called party authenticated.

What time zone does Cameroon use?

Yaoundé and most of Cameroon operate on Africa/Douala. When scheduling calls to Cameroon contacts, Softtop's scheduling tools help you reach them during business hours — generally 9 AM–6 PM local time (Africa/Douala).

Can I get a local Cameroon virtual phone number?

Yes. Softtop provides virtual phone numbers in 150+ countries, including Cameroon. A local Cameroon number lets you appear as a local caller to Cameroon customers, increasing answer rates. Cameroon has approximately 11M internet users — a significant market for VoIP-based local presence.

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