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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 27, 2026

Stay Connected to Cape Verde (+238) Wherever You Are

We've broken down everything about calling Cape Verde — including the 238 country code — so you can connect with zero guesswork.

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Cape Verde
2 DIGIT ISOCV
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+238
CPV
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Praia
TIME ZONE
UTC-1
CURRENCY
CVE
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Cape Verde · Africa · +238

Top Ways to Call Cape Verde

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Calling Cape Verde directly means dialing 238 on your normal phone; expect easy access but watch for steep per-minute rates.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
01
02
CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

A calling card lowers your Cape Verde call costs, asking only a PIN and access number in return.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
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03
VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

MeraTalk connects you to Cape Verde with internet clarity and prices that keep international calling affordable.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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Cape Verde Calling Facts

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Cape Verde
+238
Africa
Capital City
Praia
Timezone
UTC-1
Currency
CVE
Languages
Portuguese
Population
560K
ISO Alpha-2
CV
ISO Alpha-3
CPV
Emergency Number
112

How to Compose a Call to Cape Verde Clearly Explained

Full dialing sequence

011 +238 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+238
Cape Verde's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 238 + number
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Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

2

Dial +238 for Cape Verde

Immediately follow with Cape Verde's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Cape Verde's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in Cape Verde. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Clever Tips for Cape Verde

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Tip 01

A strong signal means a strong call, so settle into stable Wi-Fi or solid data before connecting.

02
Tip 02

Using a headset for calls to Cape Verde means sharper audio and a more comfortable conversation.

03
Tip 03

Calling within reasonable hours in UTC-1 shows courtesy and improves your odds of a good connection.

Best Time To Call Cape Verde

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What Drives the Cost of Calling Cape Verde

The price of reaching Cape Verde depends on how you dial, and internet calling keeps it impressively low.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to Cape Verde
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
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Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual Cape Verde number (+238) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +238 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

Cape Verde Number Range Reference

In Cape Verde, the range a number occupies after 238 tells you whether it's mobile, fixed, or special.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+238 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+238 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+238 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Cape Verde
CityArea CodeFull Dial
PraiaXX+238 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+238 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+238 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+238 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+238 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Cape Verde number range list.

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