How to call Ghana
- From mobile
- +233 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 233 xx xxx xxxx
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How to call Ghana from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Ghana from abroad
How to make a call to Ghana from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Area codes lose their 0 after 233, so the Accra code 0302 becomes 302.
- 00Exit code
- 233Country code of Ghana
- 302Accra
- xxx xxxLocal 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 Ghana
Area codes of four big cities
Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, and Cape Coast each have 9 digits after 233: the code, then 5 more.
- Kumasi+233 3220
- Takoradi+233 3120
- Tamale+233 3720
- Cape Coast+233 3321
Mobile prefix shows the network
The digit after 2 names the network. MTN uses 4 or 5, Vodafone 0, and AirtelTigo 6 or 7.
- MTN+233 24 or +233 25
- Vodafone+233 20
- AirtelTigo+233 26 or +233 27
How Ghana phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 03. The next digit names the region, from 0 for Greater Accra to 9 for the Upper West Region
- Mobiles
- Starts with 02 or 05. The next digit often shows the network: 4 or 5 for MTN, 0 for Vodafone, and 6 or 7 for the merged AirtelTigo network
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. The NCA reserves the whole 800 block for national freephone service
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When to call Ghana
The time now in Ghana, and the best hours to call. Ghana never changes its clock, so a time difference moves only when your own country changes its clock.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Ghana
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec4Farmers' DayFriday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan7Constitution DayThursday
- Mar6Independence DaySaturday
Why a call to Ghana fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Ghanaian number is for calls inside Ghana. From abroad, leave it out: +233 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Ghana, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 0800 are for calls inside Ghana and often will not connect from abroad.
Questions
How do I call Ghana from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 233 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 233?
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 Ghana mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +233, then the number
Why does my call to Ghana not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, 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 Ghana now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ghana. Most of Ghana keeps the time of Accra. Ghana has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Ghana?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Ghana. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free WhatsApp call to Ghana mobile number possible?
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 +233 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 233 and the number. It works the same in every country
How to call to Ghana with an international call?
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 Ghana number with its country code?
The country code of Ghana is +233
How do you call Ghana number from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +233, then the number
Can I make an online call to Ghana, or call a Ghana number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Ghana needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to make an internet call to Ghana?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Ghana. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call