Cape Verde country code: +238
To call Cape Verde from abroad, dial +238 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How to dial Cape Verde
- 1. Start with +238. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Cape Verdein Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +238 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 991 12 34 → +238 991 12 34
- Landline
- Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.
Cape Verde at a glance
- Country code
- +238
- Main language
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- UTC−1 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.55/min landline · $0.79/min mobile
Questions about calling Cape Verde
- What is the country code for Cape Verde?
- +238. From outside Cape Verde, dial +238 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Cape Verde from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 991 12 34 becomes +238 991 12 34.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Cape Verde?
- No. Dial numbers in Cape Verde exactly as written after +238, including any leading 0.
- What time zone is Cape Verde in?
- UTC−1 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
- The main language is Portuguese.
- How much does it cost to call Cape Verde?
- $0.55 per minute to landlines and $0.79 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Cape Verde need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.