00196 area code — Bitam
In Gabon, the area code 00196 covers Bitam. Numbers are written internationally as +241 0196.
How to call Bitam
- From abroad
- +241 0196 XXX XXXX
- Within Gabon
- 00196 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +241
About the 00196 area code
When you see a number beginning +241 0196, it belongs to Bitam: the 241 is Gabon's country calling code and 0196 is the area code.
Area codes like 00196 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 Gabon number. To actually receive an SMS on a Gabon number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Bitam?
Bitam uses the area code 00196, written internationally as +241 0196.
How do I call Bitam from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +241 0196, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Bitam?
Bitam is in the Africa/Libreville time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 00196 a mobile or a landline code?
00196 is a geographic (landline) area code for Bitam. Mobile numbers in Gabon use their own separate prefixes.