244 Country Code: Angola (+244)
Country code 244 (+244) belongs to Angola. Angola uses the international dialing code +244, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AO.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +244 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00244 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 244 (from the US and Canada), 0011 244 (from Australia), or the bare 244. All refer to the same Angola country code. Note: 244 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +244 is the international dialing code for Angola, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Angola (+244).
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Did You Get a Call from +244? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +244 followed by more digits is originating from Angola. The caller is dialing you from a Angola-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Angola carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +244:
- -Family or friends in Angola calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Angola-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Angola call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +244 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +244 number from the US, use Kinvo's Angola dialing guide — calls cost from $1.23/min with no app to download.
Angola Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +244.
Calling Angola Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Angola come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Angola numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0923123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Angola. Dial +244 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Angola numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Angola uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +244 is the legitimate Angola country code, and most unsolicited calls from +244 numbers are legitimate calls from Angola-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +244 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +244 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Angola from Your Browser
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Frequently Asked Questions: Angola Country Code
Which country is country code 244?
Country code 244 belongs to Angola. The full international dialing code is +244, also written as 00244 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 244 from the US and Canada, or +244 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Angola?
+244 is the international dialing code for Angola, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AO. Equivalent forms — 00244, 011 244, +244, and 244 — all refer to the same Angola country code.
Is 244 a US area code?
No. 244 is the international country code for Angola, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Angola from the US, dial +244 or 011 244 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Angola from abroad?
Yes. Angola uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +244. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Angola.
Can I call Angola from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Angola via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +244 followed by the local number.