Ivory Coast +225
To call Ivory Coast from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 225, then the local number. In full: +225 01 23 45 6789.
The country calling code for Ivory Coast is +225. A number starting +225 or 00225 is a call to or from Ivory Coast. From abroad: +225 01 23 45 6789.
To call Ivory Coast from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 225, then the local number as is. The +225 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Ivory Coast from abroad
011 225 01 23 45 678900 225 01 23 45 67890011 225 01 23 45 6789+225 01 23 45 678901 23 45 6789 is a real-format Ivory Coast mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Ivory Coast area codes
In Ivory Coast, landlines usually include an area code after +225 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
21 23 4 56789from abroad+225 21 23 4 5678901 23 45 6789from abroad+225 01 23 45 6789Landline numbers in Ivory Coast have 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +225.
Calling abroad from Ivory Coast
To call another country from Ivory Coast, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Ivory Coast to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Ivory Coast number in international format is written +225 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Ivory Coast
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Ivory Coast 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 +225?
Ivory Coast has the country calling code +225.
How do I call Ivory Coast from the United States?
Dial 011, then 225, then the local number as is — for example 011 01 23 45 6789.
What does +225 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Ivory Coast. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +225 mobile or landline?
The +225 code identifies the country, not the line type; Ivory Coast landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Ivory Coast
8 mobile network operators run their own networks in Ivory Coast. The largest is Orange, with about 13.5 million subscribers (Sep 2017). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Orange S.A. (85%), Comafrique (15%)
Owned by MTN (64.7%), Planor (25.3%), Teylium group (10%)
Owned by Etisalat
Owned by Comium (licence revoqued)
Owned by LAP Oricel (licence revoqued)
Owned by Warid Telecom (licence revoqued)
Owned by Aircomm (licence revoqued)
Owned by YooMee
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Ivory Coast: LTE 1800, LTE 2600, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2018.
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.
Getting a SIM card in Ivory Coast
What visitors and new residents need to know before buying a local SIM or eSIM in Ivory Coast, with a source for each point.
Buying a SIM as a visitor
Identification of subscribers is mandatory under Decree No. 2017-193 on the identification of subscribers of public telecom/ICT services (replacing Decree 2011-476). Accepted documents for foreigners and SIM limits not verified.
Source: artci.ci
Scam calls and texts
No dedicated scam-reporting channel verified. The regulator ARTCI runs a consumer portal (consommateurs.artci.ci) for complaints and reports concerning operators (email consommateurs@artci.ci).
Source: consommateurs.artci.ci
Emergency numbers
Police 110, 111 or 170; Fire brigade 180; SAMU (ambulance) 185.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Checked on 28 September 2026 against the sources linked on each card (regulators, government portals and operators first). SIM and ID rules change often: confirm with the operator before you travel.
Staying connected in Ivory Coast
With 184 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Ivory Coast has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 41 % 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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