Ghana Country Code: +233
The international calling code for Ghana is +233. You need this code to dial any phone number in Ghana from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Ghana, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Ghana from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Ghana from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Ghana's country code: 233
After the + or exit code, enter 233. This routes your call to Ghana's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Ghana number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Ghana itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +233 24 123 4567
Ghana Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Ghana typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +233.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Ghana typically begin with 2 (after the country code). When calling a Ghana mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Ghana
Suppose you want to call a Ghana number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Ghana directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +233 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ghana Country Code
What is the country code for Ghana?
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Ghana from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Ghana is GH.
How do I call Ghana from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 233 (the Ghana country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +233 from a mobile phone. For example: +233 24 123 4567.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Ghana internationally?
Yes. When calling Ghana from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +233. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Ghana.
What do Ghana mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Ghana typically start with 2 after the country code +233. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +233 2...
Can I call Ghana from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Ghana directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +233 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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