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Cape Verde Country Code +238

Complete guide to calling Cape Verde from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CV ISO-3: CPV Africa Capital: Praia

Calling Information

Dialing Code: +238
Exit Code (US): 011
How to Call: 011 + 238 + area + number
Country TLD: .cv

Geography

Capital: Praia
Continent: Africa
Area: 4 km²
Population: 429,474
Currency: Cabo Verde escudo
Languages: Portuguese (official language), Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words)

Time & Communication

Current Time: 6:44 AM
Time Zone: UTC-1
Mobile Penetration: 111.6%
Internet Penetration: 50.3%
Fixed-line Penetration: 12.0%

How to Call Cape Verde from the United States

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

1

Exit Code

011

US international prefix

2

Country Code

238

Cape Verde

3

Area Code

XX

City/region code

4

Local Number

XXXX XXXX

Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 238 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+238 - area code - local number

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Popular Country Codes

Australia +61
Brazil +55
Christmas Island +61
Egypt +20
England +44
France +33
Germany +49
India +91
Italy +39
Japan +81

Area Codes in Cape Verde

Direct dial

Cape Verde does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +238 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Senegal

Guinea-Bissau

Gambia

Guinea

Mauritania

Sierra Leone

Mali

Liberia

Telecommunications in Cape Verde

Metric	Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people)	111.6%
Mobile Subscriptions (total)	601
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people)	12.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total)	64
Internet Users (per 100 people)	50.3%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 111.6%

Fixed-line 12.0%

Internet 50.3%

Cape Verde on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Verde

What is the country code for Cape Verde?

The country code for Cape Verde is +238.

How do I call Cape Verde from the US?

To call Cape Verde from the US, dial 011 + 238 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +238 instead of 011.

What time is it in Cape Verde?

The current time in Cape Verde is 6:44 AM (UTC-1).

What is the capital of Cape Verde?

The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.