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British Indian Ocean Territory Country Code — +246
+246 is the international dialling code for British Indian Ocean Territory. Numbers in British Indian Ocean Territory start with this prefix when dialled from abroad.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Dialling code | +246 |
| ISO code | IO / IOT |
| Region | Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Capital | Diego Garcia |
| Languages | en-IO |
| Currency | USD — US Dollar |
| Internet TLD | .io |
How to call British Indian Ocean Territory
To call British Indian Ocean Territory from another country, dial your international access prefix, then 246, then the local number.
- From the United States or Canada: 011 246, then the local number.
- From most other countries: 00 246, then the local number (some countries use 0011, 010 or another carrier prefix — check your operator).
- From a mobile phone abroad: +246 works on almost every network.
Other countries in Africa
Algeria +213Angola +244Benin +229Botswana +267Burkina Faso +226Burundi +257Cameroon +237Cape Verde +238Central African Republic +236Chad +235Comoros +269Congo - Brazzaville +242Congo - Kinshasa +243Côte d’Ivoire +225Djibouti +253Egypt +20Equatorial Guinea +240Eritrea +291
Frequently asked questions
What country is +246?
+246 is the international dialling code for British Indian Ocean Territory, with capital Diego Garcia.
How do I call British Indian Ocean Territory from the US?
Dial 011, then 246, then the local number. From a mobile phone you can also dial +246 followed by the local number.