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Chad +235

To call Chad from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 235, then the local number. In full: +235 63 01 23 45.

CapitalN'Djamena Dialing zone2 — Africa Local time05:50 UTC+1 Exit code from Chad00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Chad is +235. A number starting +235 or 00235 is a call to or from Chad. From abroad: +235 63 01 23 45.

Country code+235
CapitalN'Djamena
ContinentAfrica
Time zoneAfrica/Ndjamena
LanguageFrench
CurrencyFranc
Emergency17 / 18
Exit code00
Trunk prefixnone
Population15,477,751

To call Chad from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 235, then the local number as is. The +235 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Chad from abroad

From the US / Canada011 235 63 01 23 45
From the UK & Europe00 235 63 01 23 45
From Australia0011 235 63 01 23 45
From any mobile+235 63 01 23 45

63 01 23 45 is a real-format Chad mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.

Chad area codes

In Chad, landlines usually include an area code after +235 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally22 50 12 34from abroad+235 22 50 12 34
Mobile, written locally63 01 23 45from abroad+235 63 01 23 45

Landline numbers in Chad have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +235.

Calling abroad from Chad

To call another country from Chad, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Chad to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Chad number in international format is written +235 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Cheapest ways to call Chad

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Chad for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.

Frequently asked questions

What country has the code +235?

Chad has the country calling code +235.

How do I call Chad from the United States?

Dial 011, then 235, then the local number as is — for example 011 63 01 23 45.

What does +235 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Chad. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +235 mobile or landline?

The +235 code identifies the country, not the line type; Chad landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Chad

2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Chad. The largest is Moov, with about 1.26 million subscribers (October 2010). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Moov
1.26 M subscribers · October 2010

Owned by Maroc Telecom

Airtel4G3G2G
1.20 M subscribers · June 2009

Owned by Bharti Airtel

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Chad: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.

Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.

Staying connected in Chad

Mobile subscriptions73 per 100 people2024
Internet users13 % of population2024
Fixed lines0.0 per 100 people2024

With 73 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Chad is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 13 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.

Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 2 — Africa