🇨🇻 Cape Verde Phone Number Format
Complete guide to Cape Verde phone number format, including country code +238, area codes, and how to dial from abroad.
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Cape Verde Number Structure
+238 [Area] [Local Number]
+238
Country Code
XX
Area Code
XXXXXXX
Local Number
Components of Cape Verde Phone Numbers
Understanding each part of the number
| Component | Description | Digits |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | International prefix for Cape Verde | +238 |
| Area/City Code | Regional identifier (varies by location) | 1-4 digits |
| Local Number | Subscriber number | 6-8 digits |
| Total Length | Full international number | 10-12 digits |
Mobile vs Landline Numbers
Different number types in Cape Verde
Mobile Numbers
- Often start with specific mobile prefixes
- Not tied to geographic location
- Prefix varies by carrier
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Landline Numbers
- Include geographic area codes
- Area code indicates city/region
- May start with 0 domestically
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Example Cape Verde Phone Numbers
Local vs international format
(0XX) XXX-XXXX
+238 XX XXX XXXX
Tip: Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad
How to Dial Cape Verde Numbers
Steps for calling from outside Cape Verde
Dial your exit code
011 from US, 00 from UK, or + on mobile
Dial Cape Verde's country code: 238
Routes your call to Cape Verde
Dial the area code (drop leading 0)
Geographic or mobile prefix
Dial the local number
The subscriber number
Cape Verde Phone Format FAQ
What is the phone number format for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde phone numbers use the format: +238 [Area Code] [Local Number]. The total length is typically 10-12 digits including the country code.
Do I drop the 0 when calling internationally?
Yes! When calling from outside Cape Verde, drop any leading 0 from the area code. The 0 is typically a trunk prefix used only for domestic calls.
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