Comoros Country Code +269
The international country calling code for Comoros is +269. This code is used for phone numbers across the three main islands of the Union of the Comoros – Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Anjouan (Nzwani) and Mohéli (Mwali). From abroad, you dial +269 followed by the local number; inside the country you usually dial the same digits without the +269.
Comoros uses a relatively compact numbering plan with 7-digit national numbers. These are often grouped as XXX XXXX, where the first few digits identify the service or island and the remaining digits identify the subscriber. In international format this becomes +269 XXX XXXX.
On this page you’ll find a practical guide to Comorian phone number formats, how to call +269 numbers from the US, Europe and neighbouring regions, how Comoros time (UTC+3) compares with other time zones, and some basic safety tips when coordinating calls with government offices, shipping agents, NGOs, or relatives in the islands.
Example fixed line (Moroni)
+269 321 2345
In national format this would be written as 321 2345 (7 digits).
Example mobile
+269 771 2345
Mobiles also follow a 7-digit pattern; the leading digits indicate the mobile range allocated by the operator.
Time & region
Indian/Comoro (UTC+3)
Same time as East Africa (e.g. Nairobi, Dar es Salaam); no daylight saving time.
Overview – where +269 is used
The country code +269 is used for all phone lines in the Union of the Comoros, a small island state between Madagascar and mainland East Africa. You will see +269 numbers on government sites, shipping documents, hotel listings, NGO project reports, and in contact details for Comorian communities abroad.
The overall telecoms market is much smaller than in large African economies, which means that number ranges are limited and coverage can vary between islands and rural villages. International connections may sometimes be affected by undersea cable capacity or weather conditions, so it is a good idea to confirm important numbers in writing (email, messaging app) as well as by phone.
Many Comorians have family in France, Madagascar, Tanzania and Gulf countries. If you work with banks, money-transfer companies or humanitarian projects, you will often be matching +269 numbers with foreign contact numbers in your systems, so clean and consistent formatting is important.
Typical situations using +269 numbers
- Maritime & cargo operations – shipping agents, port authorities and fishing companies use +269 contacts in Moroni and other ports.
- NGO & development projects – health, education and infrastructure programmes often rely on a mix of local +269 numbers and foreign project numbers.
- Tourism & small hotels – guesthouses on the islands may advertise only one +269 mobile number for reservations.
Because of limited capacity and occasional power cuts, it is wise to keep several ways to reach a Comorian contact (fixed line, mobile, email and messaging apps).
Comoros phone number formats (+269)
Generic pattern: +269 XXX XXXX (7 digits)Comoros uses a short national numbering plan compared to many other countries. In most cases, a Comorian phone number can be represented as:
- • 7-digit national number (NSN): commonly grouped as XXX XXXX.
- • International format: +269 plus those 7 digits, written as +269 XXX XXXX.
- • First digits: the initial one–three digits often indicate whether the number is fixed line or mobile and which island or operator it belongs to. Exact ranges can change as new blocks are allocated.
- • No extra trunk “0” with +269: when you add the country code, you do not need to add or keep any leading 0 before the 7 digits.
In data cleaning and CRMs, a Comorian number is usually considered valid if it has
7 digits after +269. If you see 8 or more digits, check whether an international
prefix like 00 or 011 has accidentally been saved inside the number.
Sample Comoros numbers
Illustrative onlySave as +269 321 2345 so that calls and SMS route correctly from abroad.
Mobile ranges are commonly used for on-the-ground staff, especially outside the main towns.
Small hotels may publish only one +269 mobile, used for both calls and messaging apps.
How to dial Comoros (+269)
1. From the USA or Canada
To call Comoros from North America, you use the international access code 011, then the country code 269, then the 7-digit local number.
- Dial 011 – exit code from US/Canada.
- Dial 269 – country code for Comoros.
- Dial the 7-digit number (e.g. 321 2345).
Example (New York → Moroni office 321 2345): 011 269 321 2345.
2. From the UK, EU or most other countries
In many countries, international calls start with 00. After that you dial 269, then the 7-digit number.
- Dial 00 – international prefix.
- Dial 269 – Comoros country code.
- Dial the local 7-digit number (e.g. 771 2345 for a mobile).
Example (Paris → Comoros mobile 771 2345): 00 269 771 2345.
3. Dialing inside Comoros & calling out
- Within the same island or between islands: you usually dial the full 7-digit number directly, for both fixed and mobile lines.
- From Comoros to other countries: international calls commonly begin with an international prefix like 00, followed by the destination country code and number (for example, 00 + 33 + French number). Residents should confirm the exact prefix with their local operator.
- Short codes & service numbers: local operators may use short codes for voicemail, balance checks and some emergency services. These are usually not reachable from abroad.
When you store Comoros contacts for international use, always save them as +269 followed by 7 digits, even if local people write them without the country code.
Normalisation tip: a well-formed Comorian number in E.164 format looks like +269XXXXXXX – a plus sign, 269, and exactly 7 digits.
Time in Comoros – Indian Ocean time (UTC+3)
All of Comoros follows a single time zone, effectively identical to East Africa Time (UTC+3). The official IANA identifier is Indian/Comoro, and there is no daylight saving time. This means the time difference with other countries only changes when they adjust their own clocks.
In practical terms, Moroni shares the same local time as cities like Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Antananarivo, is typically two hours ahead of central European winter time and three hours ahead of London when the UK is on standard time.
For scheduling, a good rule is to plan calls earlier in your own day if you are in Europe or the Americas, to avoid calling after business hours in Comoros when power or mobile coverage might be less reliable.
Moroni compared with other cities
| City / region | Time zone | Typical offset vs Moroni |
|---|---|---|
| Moroni | Indian/Comoro (UTC+3) | Reference |
| Paris | Europe/Paris | ≈ −1 to −2 hours (seasonal) |
| London | Europe/London | ≈ −2 to −3 hours |
| Nairobi | Africa/Nairobi | Same time |
| Dubai | Asia/Dubai | ≈ +1 hour |
| New York | America/New_York | ≈ −7 to −8 hours |
For logs and automated systems, configure time zones explicitly as Indian/Comoro rather than a fixed GMT offset to stay correct if rules change in the future.
Safety & emergency calls in Comoros
Emergency and public-safety phone systems in small island states can be less standardised than in large countries. In Comoros, emergency numbers may follow patterns used in other French-speaking countries in the region (for police, fire and medical services), and dedicated hotlines can change as infrastructure develops.
Because of this, the safest approach is to check locally updated information when you arrive or start a project: hotels, embassies, NGOs and operators usually provide the latest emergency contact numbers and procedures.
General emergency
Check locally
Confirm the recommended primary emergency number with your hotel, local partner or embassy; keep it written down alongside your +269 contacts.
Police & security
Local hotlines
Police contact numbers vary by island and may be different in rural vs urban areas. Ask local partners for the most reliable numbers for your area of work.
Ambulance & hospitals
Clinic-specific
Many people call hospital or clinic numbers directly in emergencies. If you are staying long-term, save the direct lines for the nearest health facilities as +269 numbers.
Practical tip
Redundancy
Keep a printed or offline list of important +269 numbers (police, hospital, hotel, project manager) because mobile data may not always be available.
Language in emergency situations is usually Comorian, Arabic or French. If you do not speak these languages, ask a local colleague or guide to help you prepare key phrases in advance.
Examples: calling +269 Comoros numbers
US (Los Angeles) → Moroni office
Moroni office: 321 2345.
- Dial 011 – US/Canada exit code.
- Dial 269 – Comoros country code.
- Dial 321 2345 – 7-digit local number.
Result: 011 269 321 2345
France (Marseille) → Comoros mobile
Mobile: 771 2345.
- Dial 00 – international prefix from France.
- Dial 269 – country code for Comoros.
- Dial 771 2345 – 7-digit mobile number.
Result: 00 269 771 2345
Inside Comoros – mobile → Moroni office
Moroni office: 321 2345.
- From a Comorian mobile, dial 321 2345 directly.
- No +269 or international prefix is required for domestic calls.
International callers should use: +269 321 2345 .
Comoros country code +269 – FAQ
What is the country code for Comoros?
The international country code for Comoros is +269. To call a Comorian number from abroad you dial your international prefix (for example 011 or 00), then 269, then the 7-digit local number.
How many digits does a Comorian phone number have?
Most standard Comorian phone numbers use a 7-digit national number after +269. When written in international format this looks like +269 XXX XXXX.
Is there a trunk “0” in Comoros numbers?
When you store numbers with the full +269 format, you do not use a trunk “0”. Simply keep the 7-digit national number after +269, for example +269 321 2345.
What time zone does Comoros use?
Comoros uses a time zone aligned with UTC+3 and does not observe daylight saving time. In technical systems the time zone is typically identified as Indian/Comoro.
Are Comoros numbers used with WhatsApp or other apps?
As mobile coverage expands, many people in Comoros use messaging apps such as WhatsApp registered with their +269 mobile number. To ensure these apps work correctly, always save mobile contacts in the format +269 XXXXXXX.
How reliable are phone and internet connections in Comoros?
Networks in Comoros are still developing. In main towns coverage is usually adequate, but in some rural or coastal areas you may experience outages or weak signals. For critical operations, have several contact options (phone, messaging apps, email) and confirm key details in writing.
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