Ghana country code +233
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Everything to dial Ghana correctly — exact formats from the US, UK, Europe and across Africa, every major area code, current network prefixes, live time & weather — plus how businesses get a Ghana virtual number with MCM.
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Ghana at a glance
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What is the country code for Ghana?
The country code for Ghana is +233 — the unique digit string the global phone system uses to route any call from outside Ghana onto a Ghanaian number. Without it, the network has nowhere to land the call.
程式碼 +233 was assigned to Ghana by the ITU under the E.164 plan — the same standard that gives the US +1, the UK +44 and Nigeria +234. The “+” 意思是「撥打您當地的國際退出代碼」；在行動裝置上，按住 0 來輸入它。
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Ghana.
How to call Ghana from anywhere
Every pattern is: exit code + 233 + area/network code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
MTN mobile · 7-digit subscriber number. Landline example: +233 30 234 5678 — Accra landlines use area code 30, then 7 digits.
- Mobile: 011 233 24 1234567
- Accra landline: 011 233 30 2345678
- Mobile: 00 233 24 1234567
- Kumasi landline: 00 233 32 XXXXXXX
- Mobile: 00 233 20 XXXXXXX
- Mobile: 0011 233 24 XXXXXXX
Universal format (any mobile): +233 + network code + local number — the “+” tells your carrier to apply the right exit code automatically, wherever you are.
Ghana phone number format explained
A complete Ghanaian number is 9 digits in international format (after +233). Inside Ghana it's written with a leading 0 — the trunk prefix you drop when calling from abroad.
固定電話
- Inside Ghana
- 0 + area code + subscriber → 030 234 5678
- International
- +233 + area code + subscriber → +233 30 234 5678
Area codes are 2 digits (Accra 30, Kumasi 32) plus a 7-digit number. Landlines are far less common than mobiles.
移動的
- Inside Ghana
- 0 + prefix + subscriber → 024 123 4567
- International
- +233 + prefix + subscriber → +233 24 123 4567
Mobiles use a 2-digit network prefix. Since number portability, the prefix no longer guarantees the carrier.
Ghana area codes — major cities
Rule of thumb: most calls go to mobiles; landline area codes are short and city-based.
Major cities on the map
Hover a city to see its area code.
Quick math
2-digit area codes · 7-digit subscriber
| 城市 | 地區 | 區號 |
|---|---|---|
| Accra | Greater Accra | 30 |
| Tema | Greater Accra | 303 |
| Takoradi / Sekondi | Western | 31 |
| Kumasi | Ashanti | 32 |
| Cape Coast | Central | 33 |
| Koforidua | Eastern | 34 |
| Sunyani | Bono | 35 |
| Ho | Volta | 36 |
| Tamale | Northern | 37 |
| Bolgatanga | Upper East | 38 |
| Wa | Upper West | 39 |
Ghana mobile network prefixes
The 2-digit prefix after +233 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means a prefix no longer guarantees the operator.
MTN
Ghana
The dominant operator by subscribers, widest coverage.
Telecel
Ghana formerly Vodafone
Rebranded from Vodafone in 2023. Strong urban coverage.
AT
AirtelTigo
Merged network, strong value plans.
Glo
Ghana
Minor presence; largely scaled back from its launch peak.
Ghana time zone — GMT (UTC +0)
Ghana sits on Greenwich Mean Time and does not observe daylight saving, so the offset is the same year-round. See the live clock at the top of this page.
Best call windows: Ghana's working hours (GMT) overlap the entire European business day and the US East Coast morning to early afternoon — making it one of the easiest African markets to reach from the West.
Emergency numbers in Ghana
Free to call from any Ghanaian phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Ghana
幾乎每次失敗的國際電話都是格式問題，而不是網路問題。
Leaving the leading 0 on the number
Dial +233 24 123 4567, not +233 024 123 4567. The 0 is the domestic trunk prefix — drop it from abroad.
Dialing 233 without the exit code
From a US landline, "233 24 …" alone fails. You need 011 (or +) in front to flag the call international.
Assuming the network from the prefix
Portability means a 024 number isn't guaranteed to be MTN. It doesn't affect dialing — just don't assume the carrier.
Mixing up city area codes
Accra (30), Takoradi (31) and Kumasi (32) sit one digit apart.
Using the wrong exit code at home
011 (US/Canada), 00 (UK/EU/Africa), 0011 (Australia). When unsure, dial "+" from a mobile.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Ghana
Use a VoIP service
VoIP routes the call over the internet for most of the journey, so you pay local rates on the Ghana end.
Get a Ghana virtual number
A dedicated +233 number lets you receive calls at local rates and dial out with a local caller ID.
Pair calls with mobile data
Ghana has strong mobile internet, so a data-based call is often the cheapest route home.
Compare per-minute rates
Two carriers in the same country can differ several times over per minute to Ghana.
Why businesses get a Ghana virtual number
If you sell, support, or hire in Ghana, a local +233 caller ID gets answered where a +1 or +44 gets ignored. A Ghana virtual number is a real Ghanaian number that rings on your existing system anywhere in the world.
Higher answer rates
Local caller IDs are answered far more often than unfamiliar international numbers.
Lower trust friction
An Accra +233 30 number signals local presence without a physical office.
Cheaper inbound
Ghanaian customers call a local number at local rates — no one rejects your calls for cost.
Centralized routing
Calls forward to your existing call center, mobile, or SIP platform — handled from anywhere.
Faster expansion
Launch a Ghana customer line in a day instead of incorporating a local entity.
Real PSTN presence
A genuine Ghanaian DID — Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi — that rings on your phone system worldwide.
Ghana virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
MCM provides Ghana virtual numbers as part of its 190+ country platform — serving 17,500+ businesses across telecom, BPO, fintech, e-commerce and enterprise. You get the local Ghanaian DID, carrier-grade routing, and the APIs to wire it into whatever softphone, PBX, contact center or CRM you already run.
Local Ghana DIDs in major area codes — Accra (+233 30), Kumasi (+233 32) and more
通話轉接至全球任何行動電話、固定電話、SIP 端點或軟體電話
採用 G.711、G.729、Opus 和 AMR-WB 的高清語音 — 每次通話自動協商
透過分散式 PoP 在主要語音走廊上實現低於 150 毫秒的延遲
99.99% 的正常運作時間 SLA 由異地冗餘基礎設施和低於 2 秒的故障轉移支援
WebRTC 支援基於瀏覽器的呼叫，無需安裝軟體電話
用於設定、路由和呼叫詳細記錄 (CDR) 的 REST API
透過 AI 異常檢測和 STIR/SHAKEN 內建詐欺保護
24/7 網路監控和專門支持
How to get your Ghana virtual number
大多數企業在幾小時內即可上線，而不是幾天。
Choose your area code
Pick Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, or another Ghana area code based on where you want presence.
Tell MCM where to route
Forward to a mobile, an existing PBX, a SIP trunk, or a softphone — any destination type.
Provision via portal or API
Self-service portal for single numbers; REST API for bulk provisioning and CRM integration.
Go live
Receive calls with caller ID, call recording and CDR access from day one.
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Ghana country code +233 — frequently asked questions.
Does a 024 number always belong to MTN?expand_more
Historically yes, but number portability lets people keep their number across networks, so the prefix no longer guarantees the carrier.
Is Vodafone Ghana still called Vodafone?expand_more
No — it rebranded to Telecel Ghana in 2023 (prefixes 020 and 050).
How do I call Ghana from the UK or US?expand_more
00 (UK) or 011 (US) + 233 + the 2-digit network code + the rest of the number. Drop the local leading 0.
What's the cheapest way to call home to Ghana?expand_more
A data-based VoIP call or a Ghana virtual number — Ghana has strong mobile internet, so internet-routed calls beat carrier international rates.
How do I dial an Accra landline versus a mobile?expand_more
Accra landline: +233 30 + 7 digits. Mobile: +233 + the 2-digit network prefix + 7 digits.
Does Ghana change its clocks?expand_more
No — it stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year, which is why it overlaps the entire European business day.
How long is a Ghanaian phone number?expand_more
Nine digits after +233.
Can I get a Ghana number if I live abroad?expand_more
Yes — a +233 virtual number rings on your existing phone anywhere in the world.