Everything you need to dial Cape Verde hassle-free from anywhere — verified country code, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.
Calling
Cape Verde
+238
Cape Verde
CV
2 Digit ISO
+238
Country Calling Code
CPV
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Praia
—
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Weather · Praia
…
Humidity
—
Wind
—
Cape Verde
+238
Capital
Praia
Region
Africa
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
16.54°, -23.04°
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
Several routes connect you to Cape Verde (+238) — landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.
Dial Cape Verde directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +238, and finally the local number.
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Cape Verde. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
Voice-over-IP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from TKOS — route calls to Cape Verde over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
The cost of calling Cape Verde varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.
VoIP · overview
Cheapest route — internet-based.
Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Cape Verde, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.
Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.
App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.
Enter +238 followed by the Cape Verde subscriber number (drop any leading 0).
VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones — wherever you have internet.
If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.
Capital
Praia
Population
593.1K
Area
4,033 km²
GDP (USD)
$2.30B
Currency
Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages
Portuguese
Emergency number
132
Internet TLD
.cv
Drive side
Right-hand traffic
Latitude / Longitude
16.54°N / 23.04°W
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
ISO 3166 codes
CV · CPV
A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.
Number anatomy
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Dial +238. This identifies Cape Verde on the global telephone network.
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Praia or elsewhere.
Need an inbound Cape Verde number?
TKOS provisions +238 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.
Whether you're reaching Cape Verde for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear — and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.
Invest in a good headset or microphone for clean audio. Maintain your gear regularly to avoid static, dropouts, and muffled sound.
Prefer a wired connection over Wi-Fi when possible, and watch your bandwidth — heavy downloads or streaming will degrade call quality.
Take calls in a quiet space and use a headset with noise cancellation. A short test call before the real one catches problems early.
Built on top of every Cape Verde (+238) route — quality, price, and people you can reach.
TKOS routes every call to Cape Verde through direct carrier interconnects — crystal-clear HD voice with minimal jitter and packet loss.
Transparent, per-minute rates for Cape Verde (+238) with no hidden fees. Flexible billing tiers scale with your volume.
A dedicated team is online round the clock via phone, email, and live chat — your account manager is one message away.
Provider report
TKOS
Overall
A+
Score
9.6/ 10
Coverage
A+Direct routes to Cape Verde
Reliability
A+99.99% uptime SLA
Support
A24/7 live agents
Pricing
ATransparent per-minute
Audit scope
Cape Verde +238
When selecting an international calling service for Cape Verde, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.
Verify the provider has direct routes to Cape Verde and the regions you call most.
Look for redundant interconnects, published uptime, and clear SLAs in writing.
Round-the-clock human support beats a chatbot every time — confirm response times.
Per-minute rates, no hidden setup fees, and predictable monthly billing.
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