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Ghana Country Code +233

Complete guide to calling Ghana from the US and abroad

ISO-2: GH ISO-3: GHA Africa Capital: Accra

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+233
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 233 + area + number
Country TLD
.gh

Geography

Capital
Accra
Continent
Africa
Area
239,460 km²
Population
35,064,272
Currency
New Ghanaian cedi
Languages
Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other (includes English (official language)) 36.1% (2000 census)

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:57 AM
Time Zone
UTC+0
Mobile Penetration
113.6%
Internet Penetration
72.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.8%

How to Call Ghana from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Ghana from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
233
Ghana
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 233 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+233 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Ghana

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Ghana yet. From the US, dial 011 + 233 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Ghana uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Togo flag

Togo

+228 Benin flag

Benin

+229 Ivory Coast flag

Ivory Coast

+225 Burkina Faso flag

Burkina Faso

+226 Niger flag

Niger

+227 Nigeria flag

Nigeria

+234 São Tomé and Príncipe flag

São Tomé and Príncipe

+239 Liberia flag

Liberia

+231

Telecommunications in Ghana

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 113.6 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 39,126,056 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.8 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 269,356 2024
Internet users (% of population) 72.2 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 113.6%
Fixed-line 0.8%
Internet 72.2%

Ghana on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Accra.

Flag of Ghana

Flag of Ghana

The national flag of Ghana. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Ghana

Ghana has 13 holidays and observances (1 national, 12 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on March 6. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
January 7 Constitution Day Public
March 6 Independence Day National
May 1 May Day Public
May 25 Africa Unity Day Public
September 21 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day Public
December 1 Farmers' Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Boxing Day Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Ghana

Area

238,539 km²

92,100 sq mi

Coastline

539 km

Highest point

Mount Afadjato 885 m

Lowest point

Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north
Terrain:
Mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area
Natural resources:
Gold, Timber, Industrial diamonds, Bauxite, Manganese, Fish, Rubber, Hydropower, Petroleum, Silver, Salt, Limestone
Land borders:
Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo
Land use:
agricultural 55.4% (arable 20.7%), forest 30.7% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Ghana

GDP

$114 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$3,257 (2025)

Growth

6.0% (2025)

Inflation

14.2% (2025)

Unemployment

3.0% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.628 (#143 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Ghana Cedi (GHS)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 21%, Industry 29%, Services 43% (2025)
Top exports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (63%), Cocoa (14%), Mineral fuels and oil (9%), Fruit and nuts (2%), Plastics (2%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (26%), Vehicles and parts (15%), Machinery and computers (11%), Plastics (4%), Iron and steel (4%)
Main export markets:
United Arab Emirates (26%), India (16%), Switzerland (14%), South Africa (10%), China (5%)
Main suppliers:
China (23%), USA (7%), India (7%), United Arab Emirates (6%), Belgium (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghana

What is the country code for Ghana?
The country code for Ghana is +233.
How do I call Ghana from the US?
To call Ghana from the US, dial 011 + 233 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +233 instead of 011.
What time is it in Ghana?
The current time in Ghana is 9:57 AM (UTC+0).
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
What is the national day of Ghana?
The national day of Ghana is Independence Day, on March 6.