Country calling code
Guinea-Bissau Country Code: +245
Use +245 to call phone numbers in Guinea-Bissau from abroad. This page includes ISO codes, time zone, number format, and a simple step-by-step calling guide.
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Capital
Bissau
Time zone
GMT (UTC+0)
ISO alpha-2
GW
Currency
XOF (West African CFA franc)
Quick facts about Guinea-Bissau
Official name
Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Region
West Africa
Official language
Portuguese
Main city
Bissau
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How to call Guinea-Bissau (+245)
The standard international format is: International Access Code + 245 + 9-digit Number.
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).
2) Dial country code 245
Guinea-Bissau’s country calling code is 245.
3) Dial the full 9-digit number
There is typically no trunk prefix. Dial the complete 9 digits.
Examples
Call from the US/Canada
011 245 XXX XXX XXX
Call from most of Europe/UK
00 245 XXX XXX XXX
Call from a mobile phone
+245 XXX XXX XXX
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Guinea-Bissau ISO codes
ISO 3166 codes are used in shipping, customs, analytics, payments, and many data systems.
| Code type | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | GW | Short country code (forms, shipping labels) |
| ISO alpha-3 | GNB | Databases, reporting, standards |
| ISO numeric | 624 | Systems that prefer numeric identifiers |
Guinea-Bissau time zone
Standard time
GMT (UTC+0)
Guinea-Bissau uses UTC+0 year-round and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
IANA time zone ID
Africa/Bissau
Used in apps, servers, and scheduling systems.
Neighboring countries
Guinea-Bissau shares borders with:
Emergency numbers in Guinea-Bissau
Emergency numbers can change—confirm locally when possible.
General emergency
112
Police
117
Fire
118
Ambulance
119
FAQ
What is Guinea-Bissau’s country calling code? ▾
Guinea-Bissau’s country code is +245.
Do numbers in Guinea-Bissau have a trunk prefix? ▾
Typically no—Guinea-Bissau uses a closed plan where you dial the full 9-digit number.
What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in? ▾
Guinea-Bissau uses GMT (UTC+0) with IANA zone Africa/Bissau.
What are the ISO codes for Guinea-Bissau? ▾
ISO codes: GW (alpha-2), GNB (alpha-3), 624 (numeric).
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