How to call Cape Verde
- From mobile
- +238 xxx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 238 xxx xx xx
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How to call Cape Verde from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Cape Verde from abroad
How to make a call to Cape Verde from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A landline number starts with the 3-digit code of its town, then 4 more digits.
- 00Exit code
- 238Country code of Cape Verde
- 260Praia
- xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Cape Verde
Town codes for landlines
Each town has its own 3-digit code, then 4 digits.
- Praia+238 260
- Mindelo+238 230
- Espargos+238 241
- Porto Novo+238 222
Landline or mobile by first digit
After +238, a 2 is a landline and a 5 or 9 is a mobile.
- Landline+238 2
- Mobile+238 5
- Mobile+238 9
How Cape Verde phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Cape Verde number has 7 digits after +238
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. The next two digits name the island, such as 26 for Santiago or 28 for Fogo
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5 or 9. The regulator assigns these numbers to two networks, Unitel T+ and CVMóvel
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8. Numbers beginning with 800 are toll-free, and 808 numbers are billed as a local call
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When to call Cape Verde
The time now in Cape Verde, and the best hours to call. Cape Verde keeps one clock all year, so the time difference changes only when your own clocks change.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Cape Verde
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan13Democracy and Freedom DayWednesday
- Jan20National Heroes DayWednesday
- Feb10Ash WednesdayWednesday
Why a call to Cape Verde fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most countries. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 800 are toll-free inside Cape Verde, not from abroad.
Questions
How do I call Cape Verde from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 238 and the 7-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 238?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Cape Verde mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +238, then the 7-digit number
Why does my call to Cape Verde not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Cape Verde now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cape Verde. Cape Verde has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Cape Verde?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Cape Verde. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Cape Verde or to a Cape Verde mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +238 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 238 and the 7-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call reach Cape Verde?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cape Verde needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Cape Verde?
Dial your exit code, then 238 and the 7-digit number
What's the best way to call Cape Verde?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cape Verde needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Cape Verde with an online call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cape Verde needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Cape Verde?
Dial your exit code, then 238 and the 7-digit number
How to call Cape Verde number from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 238 and the 7-digit number
How to make an internet call to a Cape Verde number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Cape Verde needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser