Cabo Verde uses country calling code +238 and a seven-digit national numbering plan. Geographic fixed-line area codes identify islands, cities and local numbering areas.
| Country calling code | +238 |
|---|---|
| ISO country code | CV |
| National number length | 7 digits after +238 |
| Domestic trunk prefix | None |
| International access prefix | 00 |
| Numbering types | Geographic fixed line, mobile and service ranges |
| Directory coverage | Published fixed-line ranges |
| Example from within the country | 238 XXXX |
| Example from abroad | +238 238 XXXX |
| Primary time zone | Cabo Verde Time (UTC−1) |
| Regulator or primary source | Agência Reguladora Multissectorial da Economia (ARME), via ITU |
| Last checked |
The directory covers the published geographic fixed-line ranges by island and locality. Mobile and special-service ranges are not represented as city area codes.
Use the domestic code when calling within Cabo Verde. From abroad, use the international form shown in the table.
| City / area | Domestic code | From abroad | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribeira GrandeSanto Antão Island | 221 | +238 221 | Ribeira Grande fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| Porto NovoSanto Antão Island | 222 | +238 222 | Porto Novo fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| PaulSanto Antão Island | 223 | +238 223 | Paul fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| CoculiSanto Antão Island | 224 | +238 224 | Coculi fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| Ponta do SolSanto Antão Island | 225 | +238 225 | Ponta do Sol fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| Chã de IgrejaSanto Antão Island | 226 | +238 226 | Manta Velha and Chã de Igreja fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| LajedosSanto Antão Island | 227 | +238 227 | Lajedos and Alto Mira fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island | → |
| MindeloSão Vicente Island | 230 | +238 230 | Mindelo fixed-line numbering area on São Vicente Island | → |
| MindeloSão Vicente Island | 231 | +238 231 | Mindelo fixed-line numbering area on São Vicente Island | → |
| MindeloSão Vicente Island | 232 | +238 232 | Mindelo fixed-line numbering area on São Vicente Island | → |
| Ribeira BravaSão Nicolau Island | 235 | +238 235 | Ribeira Brava fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island | → |
| Tarrafal de São NicolauSão Nicolau Island | 236 | +238 236 | Tarrafal de São Nicolau fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island | → |
| FajãSão Nicolau Island | 237 | +238 237 | Fajã fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island | → |
| Praia BrancaSão Nicolau Island | 238 | +238 238 | Praia Branca fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island | → |
| EspargosSal Island | 241 | +238 241 | Espargos fixed-line numbering area on Sal Island | → |
| Santa MariaSal Island | 242 | +238 242 | Santa Maria fixed-line numbering area on Sal Island | → |
| Sal ReiBoa Vista Island | 251 | +238 251 | Sal Rei fixed-line numbering area on Boa Vista Island | → |
| Fundo das FigueirasBoa Vista Island | 252 | +238 252 | Fundo das Figueiras fixed-line numbering area on Boa Vista Island | → |
| Vila do MaioMaio Island | 255 | +238 255 | Vila do Maio fixed-line numbering area on Maio Island | → |
| Calheta do MaioMaio Island | 256 | +238 256 | Calheta do Maio fixed-line numbering area on Maio Island | → |
| PraiaSantiago Island | 260 | +238 260 | Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| PraiaSantiago Island | 261 | +238 261 | Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| PraiaSantiago Island | 262 | +238 262 | Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| PraiaSantiago Island | 263 | +238 263 | Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| PraiaSantiago Island | 264 | +238 264 | Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| AssomadaSantiago Island | 265 | +238 265 | Santa Catarina, including Assomada, fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| Tarrafal de SantiagoSantiago Island | 266 | +238 266 | Tarrafal de Santiago fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| Cidade VelhaSantiago Island | 267 | +238 267 | Cidade Velha fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| São DomingosSantiago Island | 268 | +238 268 | São Domingos fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| Pedra BadejoSantiago Island | 269 | +238 269 | Pedra Badejo fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| ÓrgãosSantiago Island | 271 | +238 271 | Órgãos and São Jorge fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| PicosSantiago Island | 272 | +238 272 | Picos fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| Calheta de São MiguelSantiago Island | 273 | +238 273 | Calheta de São Miguel fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island | → |
| São FilipeFogo Island | 281 | +238 281 | São Filipe fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island | → |
| Cova FigueiraFogo Island | 282 | +238 282 | Cova Figueira fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island | → |
| MosteirosFogo Island | 283 | +238 283 | Mosteiros fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island | → |
| São JorgeFogo Island | 284 | +238 284 | São Jorge fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island | → |
| Nova SintraBrava Island | 285 | +238 285 | Nova Sintra fixed-line numbering area on Brava Island | → |
Each regional page includes a dedicated “Area Codes for the Largest Cities in” block and links to city and code pages.
The most populous island, home to Praia and the largest group of fixed-line area codes.
13 code entries →IslandNorthern island centred on Mindelo and served by three geographic fixed-line codes.
3 code entries →IslandMountainous north-western island with distinct fixed-line codes for its main settlements.
7 code entries →IslandVolcanic island with geographic codes for São Filipe, Cova Figueira, Mosteiros and São Jorge.
4 code entries →IslandEastern island with separate fixed-line codes for Espargos and Santa Maria.
2 code entries →IslandEastern island served by the Sal Rei and Fundo das Figueiras numbering areas.
2 code entries →IslandNorthern island with four geographic fixed-line numbering areas.
4 code entries →IslandEastern island with fixed-line codes for Vila do Maio and Calheta do Maio.
2 code entries →IslandThe smallest inhabited island, centred on Nova Sintra and geographic area code 285.
1 listed code →Dial +238 followed by the complete seven-digit national number. There is no domestic trunk prefix to remove.
On 3 July 2004, Cabo Verde expanded national subscriber numbers from six to seven digits. Fixed-line numbers gained a leading 2 and mobile numbers gained a leading 9; the current comprehensive plan was published by ARME through the ITU in 2021.
Machine-readable files use stable fields for code type, coverage, formats, source and verification date.
CVTelecom
Unitel T+
CVMultimédia fixed VoIP
CV Telecom / CVMóvel
Unitel T+