GH
Ghana Phone Number Format
Country code +233 — Complete guide to Ghana phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Ghana Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Ghana have 9 digits after the country code +233.
Inside Ghana a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
023 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+233 23 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +233 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +233 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +233 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 020, 023–029, 050, 053–057 or 059 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Ghana) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 233 23 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +233, starting with 020, 023–029, 050, 053–057 or 059.
023 XXX XXXX at home+233 23 XXX XXXX international9 digits after +233. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Accra:
030 XXX XXXX at home+233 30 XXX XXXX internationalGhana Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 020, 023–029, 050, 053–057 or 059 | 023 XXX XXXX |
+233 23 XXX XXXX |
011 233 23 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 03 | 030 XXX XXXX |
+233 30 XXX XXXX |
011 233 30 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXXXX |
+233 800 XXXXX |
011 233 800 XXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Ghana? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Ghana.
-
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+233instead of011 233. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Ghana have 9 digits after +233. 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
+233prefix so they work from any country.
Ghana Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Ghana have?
Phone numbers in Ghana have 9 digits after the country code +233. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Ghana start with?
Mobile numbers in Ghana start with 020, 023–029, 050, 053–057 or 059 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +233 23 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Ghana in international format?
Start with +233, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 023 XXX XXXX at home becomes +233 23 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 233 23 XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Ghana?
Toll-free numbers in Ghana start with 080, for example 0800 XXXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Ghana?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.