Country Code +238

Cape Verde uses the international dialing code +238

+238

Which Country Has Code +238?

Cape Verde uses the international dialing code +238.

How to Call a +238 Number from the US

Numbers in Cape Verde have 7 digits after +238. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9	`011 238 99X XX XX`	`+238 99X XX XX`
Landline starts with 22–28	`011 238 221 XX XX`	`+238 221 XX XX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 238 800 XX XX`	`+238 800 XX XX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Cape Verde phone number format.

Got a Call From +238?

A number starting with +238 is registered in Cape Verde. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +238 number

•Mobile if the digits after +238 start with 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9 (+238 99X XX XX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +238 221 XX XX for Ribeira Grande, Santo Antão.
•Local time: 9:28 AM in Praia right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +238 FAQ

Which country has country code 238?

+238 is the country code of Cape Verde. Numbers have 7 digits after +238.

Is a +238 number a mobile or a landline?

In Cape Verde, mobile numbers start with 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9 after +238, for example +238 99X XX XX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +238 221 XX XX for Ribeira Grande, Santo Antão.

What time is it in Cape Verde right now?

It is 9:28 AM on Thursday in Praia (UTC−1), 3 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 6:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT.

How do I call a +238 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 238 99X XX XX. From a mobile, dial +238 99X XX XX.

I got a call from +238. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +238 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Cape Verde Quick Info

Country	Cape Verde
Dialing Code	+238
ISO-2 Code	`cv`
ISO-3 Code	`CPV`
Capital	Praia
Continent	Africa
Population	527,326
Currency	Cabo Verde escudo
Domain	`cv`

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Time in Praia

9:28 AM

Thursday · UTC−1 · 3 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 6:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT (3:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT).