Cape Verde country code
+238 is the country code of Cape Verde. From the US, dial 011 238 991 12 34; from a mobile phone, dial +238 991 12 34.
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How to dial Cape Verde
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 238 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Cape Verde, written locally as 991 12 34. There's no leading digit to leave out: dial the full local number after the country code.
Time in Cape Verde and the best time to call
Cape Verde is on UTC-1. Compared with New York its clock is +4 h, with London -1 h and with Dubai -5 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Cape Verde does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC-1 all year.
Business hours in Cape Verde run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Cape Verde is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Cape Verde are built
A number in Cape Verde is the country code +238 followed by a national number of 7 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 991 12 34, an example mobile number in Cape Verde is dialed as +238 991 12 34 from abroad.
To call out of Cape Verde, dial 0, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 0.
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A call or message from +238 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +238 number isn't proof that the person is in Cape Verde.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Cape Verde are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Cape Verde?
The country code for Cape Verde is +238. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +238 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 991 12 34, an example mobile number in Cape Verde is dialed as +238 991 12 34 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Cape Verde from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +238 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Cape Verde?
No. Numbers in Cape Verde have no leading digit to drop: dial +238, then the full local number.
What time is it in Cape Verde, and when is a good time to call?
Cape Verde is on UTC-1. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 10:00–19:00 UTC, 05:00–14:00 in New York and 10:00–19:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Cape Verde?
A number in Cape Verde has 7 digits after the country code +238, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Cape Verde?
With QuikRing a call to Cape Verde costs $0.83/min to a mobile and $0.60/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +238?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.