Ghana +233
To call Ghana from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 233, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +233 23 123 4567.
The country calling code for Ghana is +233. A number starting +233 or 00233 is a call to or from Ghana. From abroad: +233 23 123 4567.
To call Ghana from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 233, then the local number without its leading 0. The +233 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Ghana from abroad
011 233 23 123 456700 233 23 123 45670011 233 23 123 4567+233 23 123 456723 123 4567 is a real-format Ghana mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Ghana area codes
In Ghana, landlines usually include an area code after +233 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
030 234 5678from abroad+233 30 234 5678023 123 4567from abroad+233 23 123 4567Landline numbers in Ghana have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +233.
Calling abroad from Ghana
To call another country from Ghana, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Ghana to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Ghana number in international format is written +233 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Ghana
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Ghana for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +233?
Ghana has the country calling code +233.
How do I call Ghana from the United States?
Dial 011, then 233, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 23 123 4567.
What does +233 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Ghana. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +233 mobile or landline?
The +233 code identifies the country, not the line type; Ghana landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Ghana
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Ghana has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTNMTN (97.7%) | 620-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 30.3 MQ2 2025 |
| Telecel GhanaTelecel Group (70%) Government of Ghana (30%) | 620-03, 620-06 | 2G · 3G | 7.63 MQ2 2025 |
| AT GhanaGovernment of Ghana | 620-03, 620-06 | 2G · 3G | 3.19 MQ2 2025 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2011-07-07
- Porting time
- typically 5–10 min., max 24 hours day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Ghana number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Ghana
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Ghana, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | Mandatory, with fingerprints and a photo captured at activation. Citizens and resident foreigners register with the Ghana Card (Non-Citizen Ghana Card for residents); non-resident foreigners use a passport or ECOWAS card. Visitors staying under 90 days can register with a passport, limited to 3 SIMs (residents up to 10), per the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (2022). 2026: a new SIM (Number) Registration exercise with NIA verification was announced in March 2026; on 7 September 2026 the minister said biometric verification would start before the end of 2026 (legislative instrument passed; no deadline announced yet).nca.org.gh · graphic.com.gh · nca.org.gh · gbcghanaonline.com |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | MTN Ghana postpaid: verified location and digital address, copy of passport, driver's licence or national ID, e-mail address, utility bill or tenancy agreement, bank account with statements not older than three months, and refundable deposits; foreign nationals also need a valid Ghanaian visa/permit and resident card.help-center.mtn.com.gh |
| Calling apps | None known. No NCA restriction on WhatsApp, FaceTime or Skype calls was found; OONI WhatsApp reachability tests from Ghana between 1 June and 27 September 2026: 241 of 259 measurements OK, 0 confirmed blocks.api.ooni.io |
| Reporting scam calls | Cyber Security Authority / CERT-GH: call or SMS 292, WhatsApp 0501603111, e-mail report@csa.gov.gh, or the online incident form (category Fraud or Spam/Phishing).csa.gov.gh |
| Emergency numbers | 112 or 999 (police, fire, ambulance); Ghana Police helplines 191 (all networks) and 18555.gov.uk · police.gov.gh |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.