Chad Country Code

The country code for Chad is +235. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+235

Calling Code

19.3M

Population

1.3M km²

Area (km²)

Central African CFA Franc

XAF

Quick Facts

Republic of Chad

Chad

Africa Middle Africa

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +235

ISO Codes TD / TCD

Capital N'Djamena

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 19.3M

Area 1.3M km²

Languages Arabic, French

Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Africa

Subregion Middle Africa

Continent Africa

Time Zones UTC+01:00

Currency

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Borders

6 countries

Neighboring countries

Cameroon Central African Republic Libya Niger Nigeria Sudan

How to Call Chad

From Any Country:

 +235 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+235 22 12 34 56

(Example: Calling N'Djamena, Chad from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Chad

Chad uses country code +235 and an 8-digit closed numbering plan. From abroad, dial exit code → 235 → 8 digits. Inside Chad, dial the same 8 digits (there’s no national trunk “0”). International calls placed from Chad use the 00 prefix. Example formats: landline +235 22 51 XX XX (N’Djamena), mobile +235 66 XX XX XX (Airtel).

Mobiles vs landlines: Fixed lines start with 22 followed by geographic sub-prefixes (see city list below). Mobile numbers start with operator ranges: Airtel uses 63 / 65 / 66, Moov Africa (ex-Tigo) uses 95 / 99, and Salam (Sotel Tchad) uses 77. Note: mobile number portability (MNP) was decreed in Oct 2020 and authorities have continued working on enforcement through 2025, so a prefix shows the original allocation and may not reflect the current network. Always dial the full number as written.

What are the city and area codes in Chad

Dialing tip: If a local fixed number is written 22…, just add +235 in front for international format—there’s no “0” to remove.

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
N’Djamena (capital)	22-51 / 22-52 / 22-53	+235 22 51 XX XX / +235 22 52 XX XX / +235 22 53 XX XX
Moundou (Logone Occidental)	22-69 0x–33	+235 22 69 0X XX / … / +235 22 69 33 XX
Sarh (Moyen-Chari)	22-68 0x–43	+235 22 68 0X XX … 43 XX
Abéché (Ouaddaï)	22-68 6x–8x	+235 22 68 6X XX / 7X XX / 8X XX
Doba (Logone Oriental)	22-69 35–39, 4x–5x	+235 22 69 35 XX … 59 XX
Bongor / Pala (Mayo-Kebbi)	22-69 6x–8x (and 90–92)	+235 22 69 6X/7X/8X XX; +235 22 69 90–92 XX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Chad

Dialing tip: Chad’s mobile prefixes indicate the original network (Airtel 63/65/66; Moov 95/99; Salam 77). Because MNP has been mandated and implementation steps continue, don’t rely on the prefix to identify the current carrier - dial the full number

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
Airtel Tchad	63, 65, 66 (Includes the 6500 0000–6599 9999 block assigned by the regulator.)
Moov Africa Tchad (ex-Tigo / Millicom)	95, 99
Salam (Sotel Tchad)	77 (Sotel’s legacy “Salam” mobile service.)