Socket 🔌

Cameroon uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.

Languages 🗣️

• English
• French

Currency 💱

100 XAF = 0.16 USD

Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Cameroon. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Cameroon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cameroon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

112

Police :

112

Ambulance :

112

Fire department :

112

Calling ☎️

International

To call Cameroon, dial +, then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the area code and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Cameroon, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .

international: + 237 2 1234567
calling local: 2 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Cameroon is on average 1.7 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Cameroon is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

SIM Card 📶

You can buy a SIM card for about 6,775.27 XAF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Camtel, MTN, Nexttel or Orange.

Rules 🚗

In Cameroon you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Limits 🚦

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on undivided highways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas.

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔