Country Calling Codes

Country Calling Code for British Indian Ocean Territory: +246

The country calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246. Dial it after your international exit code when calling British Indian Ocean Territory from abroad.

Quick facts: British Indian Ocean Territory

Country calling code+246
ISO code (alpha-2)IO
ISO code (alpha-3)IOT
ISO numeric code086
CapitalDiego Garcia
RegionAfrica — Eastern Africa
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
LanguagesEnglish
Internet domain.io
Area60 km²
Coordinates-6, 71.5

How to call British Indian Ocean Territory from abroad

Dial your country's international exit code (for example 011 from the USA and Canada, or 00 from most of Europe), then the country calling code +246, then the local number. In most countries, drop the leading trunk 0 from the local number when dialling internationally.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory?

The country calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246.

How do I call British Indian Ocean Territory from another country?

Dial your international exit code, then +246, then the local number (dropping any leading trunk 0 in most countries).

What is the capital of British Indian Ocean Territory?

The capital of British Indian Ocean Territory is Diego Garcia.

What is the ISO country code for British Indian Ocean Territory?

British Indian Ocean Territory is IO (alpha-2) / IOT (alpha-3).

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