How to call Cape Verde: country code +238
The country code for Cape Verde is +238. From a mobile phone, press +, then 238 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Cape Verde: --:--
Dial Cape Verde from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling Cape Verde from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 238, then the number. |
Codes for Cape Verde
| Country code | +238 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Cape Verde) | 0 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Cape Verde | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 221 12 34 | +238 221 12 34 |
| Mobile | 991 12 34 | +238 991 12 34 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Cape Verde?
The country code for Cape Verde is +238.
How do I call Cape Verde from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the full number: numbers in Cape Verde have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Cape Verde?
To call another country from Cape Verde, dial 0 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Cape Verde now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Cape Verde and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.