How to call Cape Verde using the international calling code +238 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +238
Dial +238 when calling from outside Cape Verde.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+238 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+238 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Cape Verde is +238. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +238 followed by the local number.
In Cape Verde, the main languages spoken are Portuguese.
Cape Verde uses the following time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Cape Verde directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Cape Verde phone number (+238) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +238 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Cape Verde. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).