VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Cameroon

Cameroon uses calling code +237, ISO codes CM and CMR, the .cm ccTLD, and the Central African CFA franc.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+237
ISO alpha-2
CM
ISO alpha-3
CMR
ISO numeric
120
ccTLD
.cm
Currency
XAFCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Region
Africa
Capital
Yaoundé
Time zones
Africa/Douala

Sources and review

ISO 3166 - Country Codes · ITU-T - International Calling Codes · IANA - Root Zone Database · ISO 4217 - Currency Codes

How to call Cameroon

From outside Cameroon, dial your international access prefix, then +237, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+237 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide

World references

+237Calling code pageXAFCurrency referenceISOCountry codes lookup

Quick answers for Cameroon

What is the country calling code for Cameroon?

Cameroon uses +237. Dial the international access prefix, then +237, then the local number without the national trunk prefix where required.

What is the ISO country code for Cameroon?

The ISO 3166-1 codes are alpha-2 CM, alpha-3 CMR, and numeric 120.

What currency does Cameroon use?

Cameroon uses Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the ccTLD for Cameroon?

Cameroon uses .cm as its country-code top-level domain.