How to call the UK from Ghana
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Ghana
How to make a call to the UK from Ghana: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. UK numbers start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 44 and dial the area code.
- 00Ghana exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- 20London
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial Birmingham and other cities
Birmingham is 00 44 121 then the local number. Type the area code right after 44.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- London00 44 20
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Drop the 0 after 44
A 10-digit number saved with its home 0 fails from Ghana. Remove that 0 after 44.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 121 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 121 xxx xxxx
Save UK contacts with +44
A contact saved with +44 works for calling the UK cell phones of your contacts from any mobile in Ghana.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 44
- Dial the area code and number
Calling the UK from Ghana without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ghana charge up to $5.83/min. No carrier in Ghana that we checked includes the UK in a plan, so AT, MTN Ghana, and Telecel Ghana charge for each call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 116× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.50 + tax |
 | $0.31 + tax |
 | $5.83 + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Accra changes in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour ahead of Accra
- October to March: the same time as Accra
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Five percent communications tax
Communications Service Tax (CST) is charged at 5%.
Ghana Revenue Authority — Communications Service Tax (CST)Unregistered SIM cards cannot call
An unregistered SIM card is deactivated and cannot make or receive calls.
NCA Consumer Watch, page 4From any country, a call to the UK 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 the UK from Ghana cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ghana
Are calls to the UK included in Ghana phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Ghana that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Ghana?
With no plan, carriers in Ghana charge up to $5.83 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call the UK from Ghana?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How to call the UK toll free number from Ghana?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
What is the code for an international call to the UK?
The country code of the UK is +44
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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 the UK from Ghana for free?
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 the UK from Ghana on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Ghana?
From a landline in Ghana, dial 00 44, then the number
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 1 hour ahead of Accra. October to March: the same time as Accra