How to call Ghana from the US and Canada

011 - 233 - phone number

011233 and +233 often work interchangeably from cell phones (use also to text Ghanese numbers).

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Current time in Ghana:

Calling Ghana explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 233 - Country Code for Ghana
  • phone number (remove initial 0) - 9 digits for both fixed numbers and cell phones
  • example phone call when dialing to Ghana: 011 233 ?? ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Ghanese cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 233 X? ??? ????
  • X can be 2 or 5

Area codes:

Landline numbers only!
Accra 30 Ho 36 Sunyani 35
Agona Swedru 33 Koforidua 34 Tamale 37
Ashiaman 30 Kumasi 32 Techiman 35
Bawku 38 Madina 30 Tema 30
Berekum 35 Nkawkaw 34 Wa 39
Bolgatanga 38 Obuasi 32 Winneba 33
Cape Coast 33 Secondi Takoradi 31 Yendi 37

Phone books and visitor guides:

  • GhanaWeb - popular Ghana online portal, features business directory

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