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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
4,033 km²
Population
527,326
Currency
Cabo Verde escudo
Languages
Portuguese (official language), Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words)

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:33 AM
Time Zone
UTC-1
Mobile Penetration
111.8%
Internet Penetration
74.7%
Fixed-line Penetration
11.7%

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

Area Codes in Cape Verde

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Cape Verde yet. From the US, dial 011 + 238 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Cape Verde uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Senegal flag

Senegal

+221 Guinea-Bissau flag

Guinea-Bissau

+245 Gambia flag

Gambia

+220 Guinea flag

Guinea

+224 Mauritania flag

Mauritania

+222 Sierra Leone flag

Sierra Leone

+232 Mali flag

Mali

+223 Liberia flag

Liberia

+231

Telecommunications in Cape Verde

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 111.8 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 587,026 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 11.7 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 61,294 2024
Internet users (% of population) 74.7 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 111.8%
Fixed-line 11.7%
Internet 74.7%

Cape Verde on the Map

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

Flag of Cape Verde

Flag of Cape Verde

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

Geography of Cape Verde

Area

4,030 km²

1,556 sq mi

Coastline

965 km

Highest point

Mt. Fogo (a volcano on Fogo Island) 2,829 m

Lowest point

Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Temperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and erratic
Terrain:
Steep, rugged, rocky, volcanic
Natural resources:
Salt, Basalt rock, Limestone, Kaolin, Fish, Clay, Gypsum
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 19.6% (arable 12.4%), forest 12.4% (2023)

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

Economy of Cape Verde

GDP

$3.1 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$5,796 (2025)

Growth

6.3% (2025)

Inflation

2.3% (2025)

Unemployment

11.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.668 (#135 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Cabo Verde Escudo (CVE)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 5%, Industry 11%, Services 68% (2025)
Top exports:
Prepared meat and fish (84%), Knitted clothing (6%), Footwear (4%), Clothing (not knitted) (2%), Toys and sports goods (2%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (15%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Machinery and computers (7%), Electrical equipment and electronics (5%), Dairy, eggs and honey (4%)
Main export markets:
Spain (70%), Italy (16%), Portugal (12%), USA (2%), Peru (0%)
Main suppliers:
Portugal (48%), Spain (10%), Netherlands (5%), China (5%), Brazil (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 9:33 AM (UTC-1).
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.