022229 area code — Maroua
Phone numbers in Maroua, Cameroon use the area code 022229. Numbers are written internationally as +237 22229.
How to call Maroua
- From abroad
- +237 22229 XXX XXXX
- Within Cameroon
- 022229 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +237
About the 022229 area code
Locally the code appears as 022229; from outside Cameroon you replace the leading 0 with +237 22229.
Area codes like 022229 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 Maroua?
Maroua uses the area code 022229, written internationally as +237 22229.
How do I call Maroua from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +237 22229, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Maroua?
Maroua is in the Africa/Douala time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 022229 a mobile or a landline code?
022229 is a geographic (landline) area code for Maroua. Mobile numbers in Cameroon use their own separate prefixes.