How to call Ghana from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Ghana from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a local Ghana number, so a number written 0302 is dialed 302 after 233.
- Fails
- 011 233 0302 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 233 302 xxx xxx
- 011The US 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
Dial Accra in one string
An Accra number is a 9-digit number: the area code 302 and 6 more digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 233Ghana
- 302Accra
- xxx xxxlocal number
Area codes of other big cities
Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi take 5 more digits after their code.
- Kumasi011 233 3220
- Tamale011 233 3720
- Takoradi011 233 3120
Save Ghana cell phones with +233
Calling Ghana cell phones, or any call to Ghana from the USA, works from a contact saved as +233 and the number. Calling Ghana from the USA then needs no exit code.
Calling Ghana from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ghana for $0.68/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier we checked includes Ghana in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.68 landline$0.62 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + 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. Ghana keeps the same time all year, so the time difference to New York changes only when New York changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 4 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Ghana fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +233, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Ghana included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Ghana in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ghana from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kumasi from the USA?
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 the USA 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 the USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 233, then the number
How do I call Ghana from the USA? Is it 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 New York. November to March: 5 hours ahead of New York