Guinea-Bissau +245
To call Guinea-Bissau from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 245, then the local number. In full: +245 955 012 345.
The country calling code for Guinea-Bissau is +245. A number starting +245 or 00245 is a call to or from Guinea-Bissau. From abroad: +245 955 012 345.
To call Guinea-Bissau from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 245, then the local number as is. The +245 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Guinea-Bissau from abroad
011 245 955 012 34500 245 955 012 3450011 245 955 012 345+245 955 012 345955 012 345 is a real-format Guinea-Bissau mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Guinea-Bissau area codes
In Guinea-Bissau, landlines usually include an area code after +245 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
443 201 234from abroad+245 443 201 234955 012 345from abroad+245 955 012 345Landline numbers in Guinea-Bissau have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 9. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +245.
Calling abroad from Guinea-Bissau
To call another country from Guinea-Bissau, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Guinea-Bissau to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Guinea-Bissau number in international format is written +245 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Guinea-Bissau
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Guinea-Bissau 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 +245?
Guinea-Bissau has the country calling code +245.
How do I call Guinea-Bissau from the United States?
Dial 011, then 245, then the local number as is — for example 011 955 012 345.
What does +245 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +245 mobile or landline?
The +245 code identifies the country, not the line type; Guinea-Bissau landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Guinea-Bissau
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Guinea-Bissau. The largest is MTN, with about 0.58 million subscribers (Sep 2014). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by MTN Group
Owned by Orange S.A. (52.2%)
Owned by Guinea Telecom
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Guinea-Bissau: LTE. 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 Guinea-Bissau
With 147 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Guinea-Bissau has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 30 % 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.
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