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Comoros country code +269 — call Comoros & get a number.
Comoros dials on +269, the country code for the Union of the Comoros — a volcanic archipelago of four main islands in the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and the East African coast. This guide covers everything needed to reach a Comoros number from abroad: the dialing format, mobile and landline prefixes, the two telecom operators, the Comoros time zone, emergency contacts, and how businesses get a real +269 number through MCM.
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Comoros at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Comoros?
The Comoros archipelago consists of four main islands — Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani) and Mayotte (Maore). Three of them form the Union of the Comoros and dial on +269. The fourth, Mayotte, is a French overseas department and uses France's +262 code (shared with Réunion).
This split dates to 1974, when the Comoros held an independence referendum: three islands voted overwhelmingly for independence from France, while Mayotte voted to remain French. The result is one of the world's more unusual telecom boundaries — four islands within sight of each other, geographically and culturally linked, but telephonically divided between +269 and +262.
Calling from Grande Comore to Mayotte, just 70 kilometres away, is an international call between two different country codes. Calling from Grande Comore to Madagascar, over 300 kilometres away, is also international — but at least the relationship between the codes (+269 and +261) is more expected.
Code +269 was assigned to Comoros by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Comoros.
How to call Comoros from anywhere
The pattern: your exit code + 269 + the 7-digit local number. No area code, no trunk zero. On any mobile, press and hold 0 until it becomes + — the + replaces the exit code automatically.
Full example: +269 773 1234 — Comoros has no trunk prefix; dial the country code plus the 7-digit number exactly as shown.
Comoros phone number format explained
Comoros numbers are 7 digits after the +269 country code — 10 digits total internationally. The opening digits identify both the type and the island: landline numbers start with 77 (Grande Comore — Moroni area), 71 (Anjouan) or 72 (Mohéli). Example: +269 773 1234.
Mobile numbers start with 3 (Comores Telecom / Huri) or 4 (Telma Comores). Example: +269 321 1234 (Huri mobile) or +269 421 5678 (Telma mobile).
There is no trunk prefix. Dial all 7 digits directly, whether calling locally or from abroad after +269.
Landline
+269 77x XXXX (Grande Comore) / +269 71x XXXX (Anjouan) / +269 72x XXXX (Mohéli)
Mobile
+269 3xx XXXX (Comores Telecom / Huri) · +269 4xx XXXX (Telma Comores)
Comoros area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Comore (Ngazidja) — Moroni area | Capital island — most common landline prefix | 773 |
| Anjouan (Nzwani) | Second-largest island | 711 |
| Mohéli (Mwali) | Smallest of the three islands | 721 |
Comoros mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +269 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Comores Telecom (Huri)
State-owned incumbent; dominant market share, operates the country's core infrastructure including submarine cable connections.
Telma Comores
Private-sector competitor, a subsidiary of Madagascar's Axian Group; focused on expanding 2G/3G/4G coverage across all three islands.
Comoros time zone
Comoros operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3, year-round with no daylight saving. This puts it in the same time zone as Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Riyadh and Moscow.
For business calls, aim for 9 AM – 12 PM EAT. Government offices and banks typically open at 7:30 AM and close by 3:00 PM. Many businesses observe a midday break, and Friday is the primary prayer day, when government offices may close early.
Emergency numbers in Comoros
Free to call from any Comoros phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Comoros
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Confusing Comoros (+269) with Mayotte (+262)
Mayotte is geographically part of the Comoros archipelago but telephonically part of France. If your contact is on Mayotte, dial +262 6XX XXX XXX — not +269.
Adding a trunk 0
Comoros has no trunk prefix. Dial +269 plus the 7-digit number directly. Never insert a 0 between the country code and the number.
Dialing during midday break
Many Comorian businesses close between 12 PM and 2 PM EAT. Call in the morning window (9 AM – 12 PM) or late afternoon (2 PM – 3 PM).
Confusing +269 with +261 (Madagascar)
Madagascar uses +261. The codes differ by a single digit. Double-check before dialing.
Expecting reliable connectivity everywhere
Network coverage on Mohéli and parts of Anjouan is less consistent than on Grande Comore. If a call drops, try again or switch to a messaging app.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Comoros
Route calls over VoIP instead of paying steep per-minute rates
International rates to Comoros from the US or Europe can run $0.50–$1.50/min via traditional carriers. WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram are widely used in Comoros and work well in urban areas with 3G/4G coverage.
Get a local +269 number for flat-rate routing
A Comoros virtual number from MCM routes calls over the internet at flat rates, bypassing per-minute international charges regardless of where your team sits.
Check for an Africa/Indian Ocean bundle if calling from France
France is the largest diaspora connection for Comoros — some French carriers bundle Comoros rates under an Africa/Indian Ocean package, worth checking before assuming full international rates apply.
Avoid the midday close when scheduling calls
Government offices and banks typically open at 7:30 AM and close by 3:00 PM, with many businesses pausing around midday — the morning window is the most reliable time to reach someone.
Why businesses get a Comoros virtual number
Comoros sits at a strategic crossroads in the Indian Ocean — between the East African coast, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. The economy depends on vanilla, cloves and ylang-ylang exports (Comoros produces an estimated 60–80% of the world's ylang-ylang oil used in perfumery), fishing, remittances from the diaspora (primarily France), and increasingly, offshore financial services. Companies involved in the fragrance supply chain, import/export, development aid, Islamic banking and diaspora services all benefit from a local +269 presence.
A local line into the global fragrance supply chain
Comoros produces an estimated 60–80% of the world's ylang-ylang oil — a +269 number gives fragrance buyers and exporters a genuine local point of contact.
Fits diaspora-driven remittance and services businesses
France is the largest Comorian diaspora connection — a local number reassures diaspora customers and partners that they're reaching a genuinely Comoros-based contact.
No need for physical office setup
A virtual Comoros number lets import/export firms, development-aid organisations, and Islamic banking partners establish a local contact point without leasing office space or hiring on-island staff.
Simplified customer support routing
Calls to a Comoros number can be forwarded to support teams anywhere in the world, letting a business centralise its contact centre while still appearing local to Comoros-based partners.
Cost control on inbound and outbound calling
A virtual number avoids the steep per-minute costs of calling Comoros for both the business and its Comoros-based partners, who reach a local number at domestic rates.
Faster market entry
A cloud DID goes live in minutes; a physical line install in Comoros typically requires on-island coordination and hardware.
Comoros virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
MCM provisions Comoros virtual numbers as part of a platform spanning 190+ countries and 17,500+ businesses. A genuine +269 DID lets Comorian customers and partners dial a local number while the call routes to your team in Paris, Dubai, Nairobi or anywhere else.
Local DIDs in major area codes — provisioned in minutes
Call forwarding to any mobile, landline, SIP endpoint, or softphone worldwide
HD voice with G.711, G.729, Opus & AMR-WB — auto-negotiated per call
Sub-150ms latency on major voice corridors via distributed PoPs
99.99% uptime SLA backed by geo-redundant infrastructure & sub-2s failover
WebRTC support for browser-based calling without softphone installs
REST APIs for provisioning, routing & call detail records (CDRs)
Built-in fraud protection with AI anomaly detection & STIR/SHAKEN
24/7 network monitoring and dedicated support
How to get your Comoros virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose your Comoros number type — a local +269 virtual number for a dedicated presence, or an international routing option depending on your call volume.
Sign up and select Comoros from the country list — create an MCM account and pick Comoros from the global number inventory; provisioning is handled digitally with no need for a local business registration.
Configure call routing and forwarding — point your new Comoros number to an existing contact centre, mobile phone, softphone, or IVR system anywhere in the world.
Go live and monitor performance — start receiving calls immediately and use the MCM dashboard to track call volume, uptime, and costs alongside any other country numbers in your account.
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Get a Comoros virtual number with MCM
With Comoros' position in the Indian Ocean trade corridor and its unique role in the global fragrance supply chain, claim a +269 Comoros number and stay reachable at local rates — whether your team sits in Moroni, Paris or Dubai.
Comoros +269 — FAQ
What is the country code for Comoros?expand_more
+269. All phone numbers in the Union of the Comoros begin with +269 followed by 7 digits.
Does +269 cover Mayotte?expand_more
No. Mayotte is geographically part of the Comoros archipelago but uses France's +262 code as a French overseas department.
How many digits is a Comoros phone number?expand_more
Seven digits after the +269 country code — 10 digits total in international format.
What time zone is Comoros in?expand_more
East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3 — the same as Nairobi, Riyadh and Moscow. No daylight saving.
What are Comoros' emergency numbers?expand_more
17 (police), 18 (fire), 15 (medical/SAMU).
How many mobile operators does Comoros have?expand_more
Two: Comores Telecom (brand name Huri, state-owned) and Telma Comores (private, Axian Group subsidiary).
What currency does Comoros use?expand_more
The Comorian Franc (KMF), which is pegged to the Euro at a fixed rate of 491.96775 KMF = 1 EUR — a legacy of the French colonial monetary arrangement.
Can I get a Comoros number without living there?expand_more
Yes. MCM provisions real +269 virtual numbers that ring on your devices anywhere in the world.
Why is Comoros associated with ylang-ylang?expand_more
Comoros produces an estimated 60–80% of the world's ylang-ylang essential oil, a key ingredient in high-end perfumes like Chanel No. 5. The fragrance supply chain is one of the country's primary international trade links.
Is there a language barrier when calling Comoros?expand_more
Comorian (Shikomori) is the most widely spoken language. French is the language of government and business. Arabic is used in religious and educational contexts. For business calls, French is the safest choice.