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Cameroon

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 117Ambulance 119Fire 118

Plug typesC · E220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyXAFCentral African CFA Franc

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+237 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 29.9 million people live in Cameroon, on 475,442 km². The capital is Yaoundé.

Capital: Yaoundé
Population: 29,879,337
Area: 475,442 km²
Official languages: French and English

Land borders

Central African Republic Chad Equatorial Guinea Gabon Nigeria Republic of the Congo

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Cameroon?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Cameroon?
Call 117 for the police, 119 for an ambulance and 118 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Cameroon?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cameroon?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Cameroon?
Prices are in Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
Official languages: French and English.
How do I call a number in Cameroon from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +237.