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How to Call Ghana from the United States
Country code +233 — Dial 011 233 23 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +233 23 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 233, the country code of Ghana.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Ghana.
| Calling a… | Written in Ghana | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 023 XXX XXXX |
011 233 23 XXX XXXX |
+233 23 XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Accra) | 030 XXX XXXX |
011 233 30 XXX XXXX |
+233 30 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 020, 023–029, 050, 053–057 or 059. More number types: Ghana phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Ghana had 114 mobile subscriptions and 0.8 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Ghana mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Ghana
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Accra, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). Ghana doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Ghana is on UTC+0, 4 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.