How to call Ghana from Canada
- From mobile
- +233 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 233 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.62/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ghana from Canada
How to make a call to Ghana from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Ghanaian number starts with a 0 at home, and you drop that 0 after 233.
- Fails
- 011 233 0302 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 233 302 xxx xxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 233Country code of Ghana
- xx xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +233 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +233 30 234 5678
- Mobile
- +233 30 234 5678
- Landline
- 011 233 30 234 5678
Main area codes in Ghana
The area code comes right after 233, then the local number
- Kumasi011 2333220then 5 digits
- Accra011 233302then 6 digits
- Tamale011 2333720then 5 digits
- Takoradi011 2333120then 5 digits
- Cape Coast011 2333321then 5 digits
- Obuase011 2333225then 5 digits
- Tema011 233303then 6 digits
- Koforidua011 2333420then 5 digits
Before you call Ghana
Add the city code after 233
Each city number is a 9-digit number after 233: Kumasi takes 5 more digits after its code, and Accra takes 6.
- Kumasi011 233 3220
- Accra011 233 302
- Tamale011 233 3720
Dial from a Canadian mobile
Calling Ghana cell phones works the same way: the plus sign replaces the exit code, so the phone adds 011 for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 233, then the number without its 0
- Press call
Reach a landline from your browser
Type the Ghanaian number in the dialer above. The person you call needs no app.
Calling Ghana from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ghana for $0.68/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on for Ghana, or they charge for every minute.
- Bell MobilityInternational long distance saver
- Freedom MobileWorld Saver
- RogersLong Distance U.S. & International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.68 landline$0.62 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.32 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.28 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
Want to call Ghana?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Ghana
The time now in Ghana, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Toronto changes in March and November, because Canada moves its clocks and Ghana does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 4 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Ghana fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Ghana also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Ghana from Canada on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +233, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Ghana included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Ghana in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ghana from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kumasi from Canada?
For Kumasi, dial 011 233 3220, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Ghana?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 233. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +233 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 233 and the number
Can I call Ghana on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 233 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Ghana
Why isn't my call going through to Ghana?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Ghana from Canada for free? Is there a free call to Ghana?
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 to call Ghana from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Ghana without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Ghana landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 233, then the number
How do I call Ghana from Canada? How to make an international call to Ghana?
Dial 011 233, then the number. From a mobile, +233 works too
When is the best time to call Ghana?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ghana. March to November: 4 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 5 hours ahead of Toronto