238 Country Code: Cape Verde (+238)
Country code 238 (+238) belongs to Cape Verde. Cape Verde uses the international dialing code +238, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CV.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +238 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00238 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 238 (from the US and Canada), 0011 238 (from Australia), or the bare 238. All refer to the same Cape Verde country code. Note: 238 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +238 is the international dialing code for Cape Verde, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Cape Verde (+238).
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Did You Get a Call from +238? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +238 followed by more digits is originating from Cape Verde. The caller is dialing you from a Cape Verde-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Cape Verde carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +238:
- -Family or friends in Cape Verde calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Cape Verde-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Cape Verde call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +238 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Cape Verde Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Cape Verde does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +238.
Calling Cape Verde Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Cape Verde come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Cape Verde uses +238 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Cape Verde number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Cape Verde numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Cape Verde uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +238 is the legitimate Cape Verde country code, and most unsolicited calls from +238 numbers are legitimate calls from Cape Verde-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +238 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cape Verde Country Code
Which country is country code 238?
Country code 238 belongs to Cape Verde. The full international dialing code is +238, also written as 00238 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 238 from the US and Canada, or +238 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Cape Verde?
+238 is the international dialing code for Cape Verde, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CV. Equivalent forms — 00238, 011 238, +238, and 238 — all refer to the same Cape Verde country code.
Is 238 a US area code?
No. 238 is the international country code for Cape Verde, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Cape Verde from the US, dial +238 or 011 238 followed by the local number.
Can I call Cape Verde from my browser?
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