ISO
CV / CPV
Cape Verde
+238
Capital
Praia
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC-1
Currency
CVE
Scam risk
LOW
Population
555,987 · Portuguese
🕐 Current time in Cape Verde
UTC-1
Praia
-
UTC-1
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Common formats for +238
The country code for Cape Verde can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+238- international E.164 format (with plus sign)238- digits only (often typed in search)00238- with European exit code (00)011 238- with US exit code (011)00 238 XXX XXXX- full landline example+238 XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 238 + area + number
Landline:
00 238 XXX XXXX · Mobile: +238 XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 238 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 238, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 238 XXX XXXX |
+238 XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 238 XXX XXXX |
+238 XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 238 XXX XXXX |
+238 XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 238 XXX XXXX |
+238 XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 238 XXX XXXX |
+238 XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
221 |
Ribeira Grande, Santo Antão |
222 |
Porto Novo, Santo Antão |
223 |
Paúl, Santo Antão |
224 |
Cocoli, Santo Antão |
225 |
Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão |
226 |
Manta Velha/Chã de Igreja (Santo Antão Island) |
227 |
Lajedos/Alto Mira (Santo Antão Island) |
230 |
Mindelo, São Vicente |
231 |
Mindelo, São Vicente |
232 |
Mindelo, São Vicente |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk.
What to do
- +238 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +238?
The country code +238 belongs to Cape Verde.
Is +238 a scam?
+238 is the legitimate country code for Cape Verde. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk.
How to call Cape Verde from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 238 + local number. From a US cell: dial +238 + local number.
