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How to Call Togo from the United States

Country code +228 — Dial 011 228 90 XX XX XX from a US landline or +228 90 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+228
Togo Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 228, the country code of Togo.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Togo has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Togo From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 90 XX XX XX 011 228 90 XX XX XX +228 90 XX XX XX
Landline (Lome) 22 XX XX XX 011 228 22 XX XX XX +228 22 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 70–73, 78–79, 90–93 or 96–99. More number types: Togo phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Togo had 81 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 Togo mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Togo

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Lome, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST). Togo doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Togo is on UTC+0, 5 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.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
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UTC-5
+5h
Togo
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Togo from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 228, then the number: 011 228 90 XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +228 90 XX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Togo?
No. Togo has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +228 exactly as written, for example +228 90 XX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Togo?
8 digits after the country code +228. Mobile numbers start with 70–73, 78–79, 90–93 or 96–99.
What time should I call Togo from the US?
Togo is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Lome). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST on the West Coast. Togo doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Togo call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Togo?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Togo mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Togo Quick Info
Country Code +228
ISO Code TG
Capital Lome
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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