Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Cape Verde Country Code
+238
The country code for Cape Verde is +238. To call Cape Verde from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 238, then the local number without its leading zero.
+238
International calling code
.cv
Internet domain
CV / CPV
ISO country codes
UTC-1
Time zone (Praia)
How to call Cape Verde from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 238 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 238 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 238 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 238 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Cape Verde?
The international calling code for Cape Verde is +238.
How do I call Cape Verde from the United States?
Dial 011 238 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +238 and the number.
How do I call Cape Verde from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 238 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +238 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Cape Verde?
The country-code top-level domain is .cv.
What time is it in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde (Praia) is on UTC-1 — check the local time before you call.