Where is country code +238?
Country code +238 belongs to Cabo Verde. The capital is Praia, and the national directory uses the dialing rules shown on this page.
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238 Area Code
Cabo Verde Country Code +238
+238 is the international calling code for Cabo Verde; the same digits 238 are also a domestic fixed-line code for Praia Branca. Both meanings are explained on this single canonical page so users do not have to compare duplicate guides.
Country code +238ISO code CV
National dialing formatVerified
Within Cabo Verde238 XXXX
From another country+238 238 XXXX
Dial +238 followed by the complete seven-digit national number. There is no domestic trunk prefix to remove.
+238 Country Code at a Glance
| Country calling code | +238 |
|---|---|
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| ISO code | CV |
| Capital | Praia |
| National number length | 7 digits after +238 |
| Trunk prefix | None |
| International access prefix | 00 |
| Example from within the country | 238 XXXX |
| Example from abroad | +238 238 XXXX |
| Time zone | Cabo Verde Time (UTC−1) |
| Directory coverage | Published fixed-line ranges |
| Last checked |
Approximate orientation map
Country Code +238 Map (Approximate)
The country code applies across Cabo Verde. This is an orientation map of listed places, not an official telecom coverage map.
MindeloPorto NovoEspargosSal ReiPraiaAssomadaSão FilipeNova SintraApproximate locations
One guide, two meanings
238 Area Code in Cabo Verde
238 is also the domestic fixed-line area code for Praia Branca in São Nicolau Island. In a complete international number, it follows the +238 country code: +238 238 XXXX.
This single guide covers both uses of the digits 238, avoiding a second page with overlapping search intent.
Praia Branca dialing guide →Number anatomy
+238 number example explained
+238 238 XXXX
- +238Country calling codeRoutes the call to Cabo Verde.
- 238Area or destination codePraia Branca fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island
- XXXXSubscriber digitsReplace every X with the digits of the actual national number.
From a mobile phone+238 238 XXXX
Use the plus sign, the country code and the complete national number.
Using an exit prefix00 238 238 XXXX
Replace the plus sign with the international access prefix used in the country where the call starts.
Within Cabo Verde238 XXXX
No domestic trunk prefix is removed or added.
What time zone is country code +238?
Cabo Verde uses Cabo Verde Time (UTC−1). Telephone prefixes do not create a separate time-zone boundary.
Country numbering plan
History
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.
Administrative directory
9 Islands in the Current Directory
City directory
38 Listed Cities in Country Code 238
- Praia141,219 (2021 census)
- Mindelo70,732 (2021 census)
- Espargos22,549 (2021 census)
- Assomada10,222 (2021 census)
- Pedra Badejo10,201 (2021 census)
- Porto Novo9,838 (2021 census)
- Sal Rei9,610 (2021 census)
- São Filipe8,448 (2021 census)
- Santa Maria7,328 (2021 census)
- Tarrafal6,933 (2021 census)
- Tarrafal de São Nicolau3,955 (2021 census)
- Igreja3,891 (2021 census)
- Ribeira Grande3,030 (2021 census)
- Porto Inglês2,976 (2021 census)
- São Domingos2,967 (2021 census)
- Calheta de São Miguel2,789 (2021 census)
- Ponta do Sol2,015 (2021 census)
- Ribeira Brava1,715 (2021 census)
- Nova Sintra1,426 (2021 census)
- Cidade das Pombas1,356 (2021 census)
- Cidade Velha1,156 (2021 census)
- Cova Figueira1,052 (2021 census)
- MosteirosFogo Island
- PicosSantiago Island
- Vila do MaioMaio Island
- PaulSanto Antão Island
- Fundo das FigueirasBoa Vista Island
- Calheta do MaioMaio Island
- FajãSão Nicolau Island
- Praia BrancaSão Nicolau Island
- CoculiSanto Antão Island
- Manta VelhaSanto Antão Island
- Chã de IgrejaSanto Antão Island
- LajedosSanto Antão Island
- Alto MiraSanto Antão Island
- ÓrgãosSantiago Island
- São Jorge dos ÓrgãosSantiago Island
- São JorgeFogo Island
Published network contextCountry-level provider directory, not a market-share ranking and not proof of the current network for a specific number.
Named Telephone Operators
Fixed / landline
CVTelecom
Unitel T+
CVMultimédia fixed VoIP
Wireless
CV Telecom / CVMóvel
Unitel T+
Published number blocks
Telephone Code Ranges
221Ribeira Grande fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
222Porto Novo fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
223Paul fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
224Coculi fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
225Ponta do Sol fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
226Manta Velha and Chã de Igreja fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
227Lajedos and Alto Mira fixed-line numbering area on Santo Antão Island
230Mindelo fixed-line numbering area on São Vicente Island
231Mindelo fixed-line numbering area on São Vicente Island
232Mindelo fixed-line numbering area on São Vicente Island
235Ribeira Brava fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island
236Tarrafal de São Nicolau fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island
237Fajã fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island
238Praia Branca fixed-line numbering area on São Nicolau Island
241Espargos fixed-line numbering area on Sal Island
242Santa Maria fixed-line numbering area on Sal Island
251Sal Rei fixed-line numbering area on Boa Vista Island
252Fundo das Figueiras fixed-line numbering area on Boa Vista Island
255Vila do Maio fixed-line numbering area on Maio Island
256Calheta do Maio fixed-line numbering area on Maio Island
260Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
261Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
262Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
263Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
264Praia fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
265Santa Catarina, including Assomada, fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
266Tarrafal de Santiago fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
267Cidade Velha fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
268São Domingos fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
269Pedra Badejo fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
271Órgãos and São Jorge fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
272Picos fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
273Calheta de São Miguel fixed-line numbering area on Santiago Island
281São Filipe fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island
282Cova Figueira fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island
283Mosteiros fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island
284São Jorge fixed-line numbering area on Fogo Island
285Nova Sintra fixed-line numbering area on Brava Island
Directory lookup
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PraiaMindeloEspargosAssomadaPedra BadejoPorto NovoSal ReiSão FilipeSanta MariaTarrafalTarrafal de São NicolauIgrejaRibeira GrandePorto InglêsSão DomingosCalheta de São MiguelPonta do SolRibeira BravaNova SintraCidade das PombasCidade VelhaCova FigueiraMosteirosPicosVila do MaioPaulFundo das FigueirasCalheta do MaioFajãPraia BrancaCoculiManta VelhaChã de IgrejaLajedosAlto MiraÓrgãosSão Jorge dos ÓrgãosSão Jorge
Dialing format
By Number:
International example+238 238 XXXX
Number length7 digits after +238
International access prefix00
Important limitation
Country code versus caller identity
- A country code indicates a numbering plan, not the caller's identity or trustworthiness.
- Forwarding, roaming, VoIP and number portability can separate a number from the user's current location.
- Do not treat a matching prefix as proof that a call is local or legitimate.