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Cape Verde Phone Number Format

Country code +238 — Complete guide to Cape Verde phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Cape Verde Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Cape Verde have 7 digits after the country code +238. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (99X XX XX) and after the country code (+238 99X XX XX).

Country code+238
Digits after +2387 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9
Dial from the US011 238 99X XX XX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

7 digits after +238, starting with 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9.

99X XX XX at home
+238 99X XX XX international
Landline numbers

7 digits after +238. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Ribeira Grande, Santo Antão:

221 XX XX at home
+238 221 XX XX international

Cape Verde Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9 99X XX XX +238 99X XX XX 011 238 99X XX XX
Landline 22–28 221 XX XX +238 221 XX XX 011 238 221 XX XX
Toll-free 80 800 XX XX +238 800 XX XX 011 238 800 XX XX
VoIP — 340 XX XX +238 340 XX XX 011 238 340 XX XX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Cape Verde? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Cape Verde numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +238 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +238 instead of 011 238.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Cape Verde have 7 digits after +238. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +238 prefix so they work from any country.

Cape Verde Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Cape Verde have?

Phone numbers in Cape Verde have 7 digits after the country code +238.

What do mobile numbers in Cape Verde start with?

Mobile numbers in Cape Verde start with 36, 51–53, 58–59 or 9, for example 99X XX XX.

How do I write a phone number from Cape Verde in international format?

Start with +238, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 99X XX XX at home becomes +238 99X XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 238 99X XX XX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Cape Verde?

Toll-free numbers in Cape Verde start with 80, for example 800 XX XX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

Cape Verde Quick Info
Country Code +238
ISO Code CV
Capital Praia
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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