How to call Ghana from Nigeria
- From mobile
- +233 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 009 233 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.62/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ghana from Nigeria
How to make a call to Ghana from Nigeria: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Most Ghana numbers are a 9-digit number after 233, and a leading 0 drops.
- 009Nigeria 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
- 009 233 30 234 5678
Main area codes in Ghana
The area code comes right after 233, then the local number
- Kumasi009 2333220then 5 digits
- Accra009 233302then 6 digits
- Tamale009 2333720then 5 digits
- Takoradi009 2333120then 5 digits
- Cape Coast009 2333321then 5 digits
- Obuase009 2333225then 5 digits
- Tema009 233303then 6 digits
- Koforidua009 2333420then 5 digits
Before you call Ghana
Dial Ho, Sunyani, and Hohoe
Each of these city codes takes 5 more digits.
- Ho009 233 3620
- Sunyani009 233 3520
- Hohoe009 233 3622
Drop the 0 after 233
Accra numbers saved with a local 0 fail from Nigeria.
- Fails
- 009 233 0 302 xxx xxx
- Works
- 009 233 302 xxx xxx
Save Ghana contacts with +233
Calling Ghana cell phones works from any mobile in Nigeria with a saved +233 number.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 233
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Ghana from Nigeria without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ghana for $0.68/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $27.11/min. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes Ghana in a plan, so each call bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 39× cheaper | $0.68 landline$0.62 mobile |
 | $0.45 + tax |
 | $27.11 + tax |
 | $0.40 landline · $0.36 mobile + tax |
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 never changes, so call at the same Lagos hour all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Lagos
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Ghana fails
Glo charges N9,999 to unlisted countries
Glo lists a rate of N9,999 for destinations absent from its international rate list. Check the destination and billing unit before calling.
Globacom, International Calling (IDD Pay as You Go Rates)A SIM without NIN linkage cannot call
A SIM barred for missing NIN linkage cannot make calls. Complete NIN verification and linkage through your carrier.
NCC, Press statement on unblocking SIM cards that require SIM linkageFrom 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 Nigeria cell phone or mobile?
Dial +233, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nigeria
Are calls to Ghana included in Nigeria phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes Ghana in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ghana from Nigeria?
With no plan, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $27.11 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kumasi from Nigeria?
For Kumasi, dial 009 233 3220, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 009 to call Ghana?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, 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 Nigeria for free, and is a free call to Ghana 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 to call Ghana from Nigeria 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 Ghana landline from Nigeria?
From a landline in Nigeria, dial 009 233, then the number
How to call Ghana number from Nigeria on an international call to Ghana?
Dial 009 233, 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. All year: 1 hour behind Lagos