How to call Cape Verde from the USA & Canada:

011 - 238 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Cape Verde numbers. ** 011238 and +238 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Current time in Cape Verde: 1:29 PM, September 24, 2023

Calling Cape Verde explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 238 - Country Code for Cape Verde
  • Phone Number - 7 digits, the leading digit for landlines is 2 (3 or 4 for VoIP lines)
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to Cape Verde: 011 238 ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Cape Verde cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 238 9?? ???? (or 5?? ????)

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