Chad country code, +235 explained.
Everything you need to call Chad with Twiching — full dialing format, step-by-step guide, and Tier-1 CLI routes that land every call.
Chad
N'Djamena · Africa
· COUNTRY INFO · VERIFIED
- ISO Alpha-2
- TD
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Region
- Africa
- Timezone
- UTC+1
· DIALING GUIDE · VERIFIED
FULL DIAL FORMAT
011 · +235 · XXXXXXXX
How Chad numbers break down
A complete number to Chad follows this pattern. Twiching adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.
EXIT CODE
Dial from the US/Canada to leave the country.
COUNTRY CODE
Routes the call directly into Chad.
LOCAL NUMBER
The subscriber's local number.
COMPLETE NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +235 · XXXXXXXX
Chad on the map
N'Djamena · Africa
ROUTE
Tier-1 Direct
CLI
Verified
ASR
60%+ min
How to call Chad
Click any step — watch the full dial string build piece by piece.
FULL NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +235 · XXXXXXXX
Twiching automatically adds the exit and country codes — just enter the local number.
Chad —
connected across every carrier.
191
Countries in directory
CHAD INCLUDED
99.97%
Call delivery rate
STIR/SHAKEN
500+
Carrier interconnects
TIER-1 DIRECT
60%+
Guaranteed ASR
REAL-TIME ROUTING
Chad
Africa · TD
Chad numbering plan & how to dial
Chad uses a closed numbering plan under country code +235: subscribers are reached with a single 8-digit number after the country code, with no separate area code to dial.
Chad has 23% internet penetration and is served by 3 major mobile networks (Airtel Chad, Sotel Tchad, Moov Africa Chad). VoIP is restricted and ARCEP Tchad (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes du Tchad) licenses only approved operators. The local currency is XAF and the primary language is French, which shape IVR prompts, SMS content, and business-hours handling.
Across African markets, mobile-first numbering dominates and Tier-1 interconnects are the key to consistent call delivery and CLI presentation.
Skipping the exit code
From the US you must dial 011 before the +235 country code to reach Chad.
Adding an area code that doesn't exist
Chad uses a closed plan — dial the +235 country code then the 8-digit subscriber number directly, with no area code.
Ignoring the time difference
Chad runs on UTC+1. Check local hours before dialing so calls don't land outside business time.
Using non-compliant routes
VoIP into Chad is restricted by ARCEP Tchad (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes du Tchad); grey routes are blocked or dropped, so licensed termination is required for reliable delivery.
Restricted — ARCEP Chad licensed only
Regulated by ARCEP Tchad (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes du Tchad)
- ARCEP Chad issues mandatory licenses for all VoIP and telecom service providers.
- International calling gateways are controlled by state-licensed operators.
- Operators must comply with government security directives including network shutdowns.
US → Chad
$0.029/min
per minute
Chad → US
$0.024/min
per minute
Business calling to Chad
Local TD caller ID
Present a Chad +235 number so prospects in N'Djamena and nationwide recognise the call and are more likely to answer.
Africa outbound & support
Run sales and support lines into Chad over Tier-1 routes that interconnect with networks like Airtel Chad.
Follow-the-sun coverage
Staff Chad hours (UTC+1) with routing that sends calls to the right team at the right local time.
FAQ
Calling Chad — frequently asked questions
The country code for Chad is +235. To call Chad from the United States, dial 011, then 235, then the local number.
Chad uses a 8-digit subscriber number after the +235 country code, with no separate area code.
VoIP in Chad is restricted — ARCEP Tchad (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes du Tchad) licenses only approved operators. Twiching terminates calls over compliant, licensed routes.
Dial 011 (US exit code), then 235 (the Chad country code), then the 8-digit subscriber number.
The major networks in Chad are Airtel Chad, Sotel Tchad, Moov Africa Chad. Twiching interconnects with Tier-1 carriers for direct delivery to these networks.
Twiching rates to Chad start at $0.029/min per minute (and $0.024/min per minute from Chad to the US), billed per second on Tier-1 routes.
Yes. Twiching provisions Chad virtual numbers with local +235 caller ID for calls and, where supported, SMS — useful for sales, support, and building local market presence.
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