Every number type in Cape Verde with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Cape Verde
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Country code
+238
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
0
Mobile digits
7
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
221 12 34
+238 221 12 34
+2382211234
7
Mobile
991 12 34
+238 991 12 34
+2389911234
7
Toll-free
800 12 34
+238 800 12 34
+2388001234
7
VoIP
340 12 34
+238 340 12 34
+2383401234
7
How to call Cape Verde
From abroad: dial +238 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +238 991 12 34
Within Cape Verde: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 991 12 34
Calling abroad from Cape Verde: the international prefix is 0, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+2389911234): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Cape Verde number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Cape Verde?
Numbers in Cape Verde use country code +238. A mobile number looks like 991 12 34 domestically, or +238 991 12 34 in international format (E.164: +2389911234). Mobile numbers have 7 national digits.
How do I call Cape Verde from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 238, then the national number. Example: +238 991 12 34.
What is the country calling code for Cape Verde?
The country calling code for Cape Verde is +238. To call abroad from Cape Verde, the international prefix is 0 (or use +).
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