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.

Calling from another country?

The current time in Cape Verde is 06:36:56am

Calling Cape Verde explained:

  • 011 - international access code; 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)
  • calling from Canada or United States to Cape Verde international dialing format: 011 238 ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

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

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