225 Country Code: Ivory Coast (+225)
Country code 225 (+225) belongs to Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast uses the international dialing code +225, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CI.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +225 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00225 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 225 (from the US and Canada), 0011 225 (from Australia), or the bare 225. All refer to the same Ivory Coast country code. Note: 225 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +225 is the international dialing code for Ivory Coast, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Ivory Coast (+225).
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Did You Get a Call from +225? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +225 followed by more digits is originating from Ivory Coast. The caller is dialing you from a Ivory Coast-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Ivory Coast carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +225:
- -Family or friends in Ivory Coast calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Ivory Coast-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Ivory Coast call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +225 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +225 number from the US, use Kinvo's Ivory Coast dialing guide — calls cost from $3.06/min with no app to download.
Ivory Coast Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Ivory Coast does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +225.
Calling Ivory Coast Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Ivory Coast come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Ivory Coast uses +225 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Ivory Coast number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Ivory Coast 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 — Ivory Coast 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: +225 is the legitimate Ivory Coast country code, and most unsolicited calls from +225 numbers are legitimate calls from Ivory Coast-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +225 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 +225 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 Ivory Coast from Your Browser
To place a call to Ivory Coast, dial +225 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ivory Coast Country Code
Which country is country code 225?
Country code 225 belongs to Ivory Coast. The full international dialing code is +225, also written as 00225 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 225 from the US and Canada, or +225 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Ivory Coast?
+225 is the international dialing code for Ivory Coast, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CI. Equivalent forms — 00225, 011 225, +225, and 225 — all refer to the same Ivory Coast country code.
Is 225 a US area code?
No. 225 is the international country code for Ivory Coast, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Ivory Coast from the US, dial +225 or 011 225 followed by the local number.
Can I call Ivory Coast from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Ivory Coast via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +225 followed by the local number.