Every number type in Ghana 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 Ghana
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Country code
+233
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
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
030 234 5678
+233 30 234 5678
+233302345678
9
Mobile
023 123 4567
+233 23 123 4567
+233231234567
9
Toll-free
0800 12345
+233 800 12345
+23380012345
8,9
How to call Ghana
From abroad: dial +233 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +233 23 123 4567
Within Ghana: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 023 123 4567
Calling abroad from Ghana: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+233231234567): 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 Ghana 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 Ghana?
Numbers in Ghana use country code +233. A mobile number looks like 023 123 4567 domestically, or +233 23 123 4567 in international format (E.164: +233231234567). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Ghana from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 233, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +233 23 123 4567.
What is the country calling code for Ghana?
The country calling code for Ghana is +233. To call abroad from Ghana, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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