How much does it cost to call Ghana from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Ghana cost $0.61/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇬🇭 How to Call Ghana from US

Q: How do I call Ghana from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 233 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +233 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Ghana?

The country code for Ghana is +233. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Ghana from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Ghana

US From US Landline

011 + 233 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+233 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇬🇭 Ghana Country Code: +233

Step-by-Step: How to Call Ghana

Follow these steps to dial Ghana from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Ghana's Country Code: 233

This routes your call to Ghana. Every country has a unique code - Ghana's is +233.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Ghana

Let's call a Ghana number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-233-12345678

From US cell phone:

+23312345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 233 (Ghana code) + 12345678 (local number)

Ghana Phone Number Format

Understanding Ghana phone numbers

Country Code +233

ISO Code GH

Number Length 9 digits

Mobile Prefixes 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 50, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +233 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-233-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 112

Note: Drop the leading 0 from Ghanaian numbers when calling internationally. Mobile numbers are 10 digits locally (starting with 0). Internationally, dial +233 followed by 9 digits. For example, 024-123-4567 becomes +233-24-123-4567.

Ghana Quick Facts

Capital

Accra

Language

English

Currency

GHS

Timezone

UTC+0

Tips for Calling Ghana

Ghana is on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) year-round, making it 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (4 hours during US daylight saving). Ghanaians are generally welcoming of calls at various hours, but business calls should be made during standard hours (8 AM to 5 PM). Mobile is the primary communication method — most Ghanaians use mobile phones rather than landlines.

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Calling Ghana FAQ

How do I call Ghana from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 233 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +233 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Ghana?

The country code for Ghana is +233. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Ghana?

With InternationalCall, calls to Ghana cost $0.61/min for mobile and $0.61/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.