Country Code Ghana

If you want to make a call to Ghana, then you need the country code for Ghana. The area code for Ghana is: +233 or 00233.

In order to start a telephone call, first enter the correct country code for Ghana. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00233. Now type in the national area code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional phone number of your conversation partner in Ghana and set up the call.

Some Information About Ghana

Continent Africa
Telephone code Ghana 00233
International Code +233
Capital Accra
Population 25.242.000
Estimated Area 238.600
Domain Extension for Websites Ghana gh
Language Ghana English
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Country code Ghana, +233 or 00233?

There are two spellings for the Ghana area code, namely +233 and 00233. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Ghana and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Ghana that starts with a “+” (i.e. +233) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Ghana using the +233 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Ghana area code with leading zeros (00233) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: access code and area code 00233

In fact, the 00233 variant is used for calls to Ghana, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00233 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Ghana begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011233.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Ghana you can always use the country code 00233. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international variant (+233) of the country code Ghana works in all countries in the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Ghana

To illustrate the use of the international dialing codes Ghana (+233 or 00233) here is another example:

You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Ghana. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

00233 123 456789

If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+233 123 456789