022222 area code — Yaounde
In Cameroon, the area code 022222 covers Yaounde. Numbers are written internationally as +237 22222.
How to call Yaounde
- From abroad
- +237 22222 XXX XXXX
- Within Cameroon
- 022222 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +237
About the 022222 area code
When you see a number beginning +237 22222, it belongs to Yaounde: the 237 is Cameroon's country calling code and 22222 is the area code.
Area codes like 022222 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Cameroon number. To actually receive an SMS on a Cameroon number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Yaounde?
Yaounde uses the area code 022222, written internationally as +237 22222.
How do I call Yaounde from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +237 22222, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Yaounde?
Yaounde is in the Africa/Douala time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 022222 a mobile or a landline code?
022222 is a geographic (landline) area code for Yaounde. Mobile numbers in Cameroon use their own separate prefixes.