+233 at a Glance

Calling code+233
Country / regionGhana
Also written as00233 (00 prefix, Europe and most of the world), 011 233 (011 prefix, US and Canada)
From the US / Canada011 233 + national number
From most other countries00 233 + national number (or +233 from a mobile)

How to Dial a +233 Number

  1. Start with your country's international prefix: 011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe, or simply + from any mobile phone.
  2. Dial 233.
  3. Dial the national number. If it starts with a 0, drop that leading zero.

Missed Call From +233?

Unrecognized international numbers are a common pattern in Wangiri ("one ring") scams: the caller hangs up after one ring hoping you call back a premium-rate number. If you don't know anyone in Ghana, don't call back. If the call matters, the caller will try again or leave a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has calling code +233?

Ghana.

How do I call +233 from the US?

Dial 011 233 followed by the national number without its leading zero.

What does 00233 mean?

00233 is +233 written with the international prefix used in the UK, most of Europe and much of the world: 00 replaces the plus sign, so 00233 and +233 reach the same number in Ghana. From the US and Canada the prefix is 011, so the same code is written 011 233.

Is a call from +233 a scam?

Not necessarily, but treat unexpected international calls with caution. One-ring missed calls are the classic Wangiri callback scam: hoping you return the call to a premium-rate number. If you do not know anyone in Ghana, do not call back, and never share personal or payment details on calls you did not initiate.