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Ghana country code: +233

  • Exit code from Ghana: 00
  • Time zone: GMT (UTC+0, no DST)

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What is the country code for Ghana?

The country code for Ghana is +233. To call Ghana from the United States, dial 011 233 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +233 directly. A Ghana number in full international format looks like +233 24 123 4567.
How an international call to Ghana is composed: your own exit code, then Ghana's country calling code 233, then the national number with its leading 0 removed. Written in full E.164 form a Ghana number looks like +233 24 123 4567. From a mobile, typing + replaces the exit code and works from any country.
The middle block is the only part fixed by Ghana. The exit code changes with wherever you happen to be calling from.

Ghana at a glance

Country calling code
+233
ISO country code
GH
Exit code (dialling out of Ghana)
00
The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
National trunk prefix
0
Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
Number length
9 digits after the trunk 0
Time zone
GMT (UTC+0, no DST)

Dialing

How to call Ghana: step by step

The full sequence is: exit code + 233 + local number (minus the leading 0).

  1. 1

    Dial your exit code

    From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere.
  2. 2

    Dial 233

    233 is the country calling code for Ghana. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world.
  3. 3

    Drop the leading 0

    Numbers written for domestic use in Ghana start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 30 123 4567 is what you dial after +233.
  4. 4

    Check the time first

    Ghana is on GMT (UTC+0, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.

Number format

What a Ghana phone number looks like

The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.

TypeFormatExample
Landline+233 XX XXX XXXX+233 30 123 4567
Mobile+233 [235]X XXX XXXX+233 24 123 4567

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Ghana?
The country code for Ghana is +233. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Ghana number looks like +233 24 123 4567.
How do I call Ghana from the United States?
Dial 011, then 233, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +233 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Ghana phone number?
9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +233 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Ghana from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +233 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Ghana fail.
What time is it in Ghana?
Ghana is on GMT (UTC+0, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.

Sources

  1. ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
  2. ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.

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