How to call Ghana from the UK
- From mobile
- +233 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 233 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.62/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ghana from the UK
How to make a call to Ghana from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Ghana number has 8 or 9 digits after 233, so a 9-digit number with a leading 0 is too long.
- 00The UK 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
- 00 233 30 234 5678
Main area codes in Ghana
The area code comes right after 233, then the local number
- Kumasi00 2333220then 5 digits
- Accra00 233302then 6 digits
- Tamale00 2333720then 5 digits
- Takoradi00 2333120then 5 digits
- Cape Coast00 2333321then 5 digits
- Obuase00 2333225then 5 digits
- Tema00 233303then 6 digits
- Koforidua00 2333420then 5 digits
Before you call Ghana
Dial a Ghana city with its code
Kumasi and Tamale take 5 more digits after their code. Accra takes 6.
- Kumasi00 233 3220
- Accra00 233 302
- Tamale00 233 3720
Drop the 0 after 233
A Ghana number saved with its 0 does not connect from the UK.
- Fails
- 00 233 03220 xxxxx
- Works
- 00 233 3220 xxxxx
Call Ghana from your browser
Calling Ghana cell phones this way needs no plan and no app. Type the number in the dialer above.
Calling Ghana from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ghana for $0.68/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes calls to Ghana in a bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell them as add-ons.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.68 landline$0.62 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.33 landline · $0.40 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.37 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 London changes in March and October because the UK moves its clocks and Ghana does not.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour behind London
- October to March: the same time as London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Ghana fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +233, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Ghana included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Ghana in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ghana from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kumasi from the UK?
For Kumasi, dial 00 233 3220, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Ghana?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 the UK for free? 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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 233, then the number
When is the best time to call Ghana?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ghana. March to October: 1 hour behind London. October to March: the same time as London
How to call to Ghana with an international call?
Dial 00 233, then the number. From a mobile, +233 works too