Dialling Code for Cape Verde
How to call Cape Verde from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Cape Verde is +238. To call Cape Verde from the UK, dial 00 then 238, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 238. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +238 directly.
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Cape Verde calling details
| Country code | +238 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .cv |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC-01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Praia |
Cape Verde in context
- Cape Verde covers 4,033 km², making it the 167th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 122 people per km² ranks 75th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Cape Verde has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 491,233 people, Cape Verde holds about 0.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cape Verde is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Cape Verde — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Cape Verde?
The dialling code for Cape Verde is +238.
How do I call Cape Verde from the UK?
To call Cape Verde from the UK, dial 00 238 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Cape Verde from the US?
To call Cape Verde from the US, dial 011 238 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +238 dialling code?
No — +238 is used exclusively by Cape Verde.
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