Guinea-Bissau Country Code: +245
The international calling code for Guinea-Bissau is +245. You need this code to dial any phone number in Guinea-Bissau from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Guinea-Bissau, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Guinea-Bissau from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Guinea-Bissau from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Guinea-Bissau's country code: 245
After the + or exit code, enter 245. This routes your call to Guinea-Bissau's telephone network.
- 3Dial the full local number
Guinea-Bissau does not use a trunk prefix, so dial the local number exactly as written after the country code. No digits need to be removed.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +245 955 123 456
Guinea-Bissau Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Guinea-Bissau typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Guinea-Bissau typically begin with 9 (after the country code).
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau does not use a trunk prefix, so the domestic and international formats are very similar. Simply add +245 before the local number:
Call Guinea-Bissau from Your Browser
With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Guinea-Bissau directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +245 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Guinea-Bissau Country Code
What is the country code for Guinea-Bissau?
The international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Guinea-Bissau from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Guinea-Bissau is GW.
How do I call Guinea-Bissau from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 245 (the Guinea-Bissau country code) and then the local number. Alternatively, dial +245 from a mobile phone. For example: +245 955 123 456.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Guinea-Bissau internationally?
Guinea-Bissau does not use a trunk prefix that needs to be removed. Simply add the country code +245 before the local number as-is.
What do Guinea-Bissau mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Guinea-Bissau typically start with 9 after the country code +245. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +245 9...
Can I call Guinea-Bissau from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Guinea-Bissau directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +245 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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