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Ghana · +233 · Africa

Connect instantly: your guide to Ghana(+233) country code.

Your complete guide to dialling Ghana from Accra to anywhere in the world — verified +233 country code, Africa/Accra time zone, Africa region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Ghana

+233

Live route

Accra

Weather

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Alpha-2

GH

Alpha-3

GHA

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Ghana

GH

2 Digit ISO

+233

Country Calling Code

GHA

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Accra

Time zone

Africa/Accra

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Ghana

+233

Ghana country information

Capital

Accra

Region

Africa

Time zone

Africa/Accra

Coordinates

7.95°, -1.02°

Numbering zone

Zone 2

Code length

3 digits

Calling guide

Best time to call Ghana · Africa/Accra

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Ways to dial

Various methods to call Ghana

Several routes connect you to Ghana (+233) landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.

01

Calling Ghana from a landline or mobile

Dial your exit code (00 from most countries, or 011 from North America), enter +233, then the local Ghana number — dropping any leading 0. Ghana's 3-digit country code puts it in ITU Zone 2 of the global E.164 numbering plan.

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02

International calling cards for Ghana

Ghana uses a 3-digit country code (Zone 2). Check that the card lists +233 rates explicitly — mobile numbers in Ghana often carry a different per-minute charge than landlines. Factor in the Africa/Accra time zone when planning the call.

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03

VoIP services for contacting Ghana

Apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber, and business VoIP from TKOS are the cheapest route to Ghana (+233) — routes to Ghana use trans-Atlantic and trans-Indian Ocean cables — latency under 200 ms is typical on a good connection.

See VoIP pricing→Modern
Cost breakdown

Cost analysis for calling Ghana

The cost of calling Ghana varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.

VoIP · overview

Cheapest route to Ghana — internet-based.

  • VoIP is the lowest-cost way to call Ghana (+233) — app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are often completely free.
  • Trans-Atlantic and Indian Ocean cables serve Ghana — a wired ethernet connection removes most packet-loss risk on these longer international routes.
01

Pick a VoIP provider

Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Ghana, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.

02

Create and verify your account

Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.

03

Add credit (if calling regular phones)

App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.

04

Dial +233 + the local number

Enter +233 followed by the Ghana subscriber number (drop any leading 0).

05

Place the call from any device

VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones wherever you have internet.

06

Monitor call quality

If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.

Country profile

Connecting you to Ghana, one journey at a time.

Capital

Accra

Population

32.83M

Area

238,533 km²

GDP (USD)

$76.00B

Currency

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS ₵)

Languages

English

Emergency number

112 / 191

Internet TLD

.gh

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

7.95°N / 1.02°W

Time zone

Africa/Accra

ISO 3166 codes

GH · GHA

Dialing guide

How to call Ghana

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code233
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+233 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Ghana code

Dial +233. This identifies Ghana on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Accra or elsewhere.

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Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Ghana for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

  • 01

    HD audio for Ghana calls

    Ghana routes (Zone 2/Africa) can carry higher jitter — a headset with active noise cancellation compensates for audio artefacts without you needing to do anything.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Ghana

    Trans-Atlantic and Indian Ocean paths to Ghana run 150–200ms — a wired ethernet connection eliminates Wi-Fi jitter that makes longer international routes sound choppy.

  • 03

    Best time to call Accra

    Schedule Ghana calls during Accra business hours — 09:00–17:00 Africa/Accra — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

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Why TKOS

Additional features of calling Ghana

Built on top of every Ghana (+233) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Reliable Ghana connections

TKOS uses direct Africa carrier interconnects to Accra. Bypassing transit hubs keeps packet loss under 0.5% on every Ghana route.

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Transparent Ghana rates

Zone 2 routes like Ghana carry high carrier markups — TKOS negotiates direct Accra interconnects to keep your rate down. Transparent per-minute rates for Ghana (+233), no hidden fees.

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Support aligned to Accra hours

Your account manager covers Africa/Accra hours for Ghana. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Accra routes, day or night.

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Provider report

TKOS

Recommended

Overall

A+

Score

9.6/ 10

Coverage

A+

Direct routes to Ghana

Reliability

A+

99.99% uptime SLA

Support

A

24/7 live agents

Pricing

A

Transparent per-minute

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Audit scope

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Decision guide

Choosing the right service for calling Ghana

When selecting an international calling service for Ghana, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.

Coverage

Zone 2 routes are fragmented — confirm direct in-country termination to Accra, not regional hub routing.

Reliability

African routes degrade on cable outages — require redundant paths and a published failover RTO for Ghana.

Customer support

Confirm coverage for Africa/Accra hours — a Accra route issue at 09:00 needs a human response, not a next-day ticket.

Transparent pricing

Zone 2 landline and mobile rates can differ 5× — demand separate +233 landline and mobile rate sheets.

Number ranges

Ghanacity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Ghana (+233).

Ghana city codes8 entries

CityDial codes
Accra+233-21
Bolgatanga+233-72
Cape Coast+233-42
Koforidua+233-81
Kumasi+233-51
Takoradi+233-31
Tamale+233-71
Tema+233-22
FAQ

Questions about calling Ghana, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Ghana (+233). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Ghana?
Ghana's international calling code is +233. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Ghana.
Q2.What is the best time to call someone in Ghana?
Standard business hours in Ghana are 09:00–17:00 Africa/Accra. Calling within that window means your contact is at their desk in Accra — outside those hours you are likely to reach voicemail.
Q3.How do I send an international SMS to Ghana?
To text a Ghana number, enter + 233 followed by the mobile number (no leading 0) in your messaging app. Standard international SMS rates apply — check with your carrier for the +233 per-message rate.
Q4.Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Ghana?
Yes. When dialling Ghana (+233) from abroad, always drop the leading 0 from the area code or mobile prefix. The full format is: + 233 [area or mobile number without 0] [subscriber digits].
Q5.Is calling Ghana expensive?
The cost of calling Ghana (+233) is higher than average — Zone 2 (Africa) routes carry a distance premium, though VoIP is far cheaper than landline. VoIP through TKOS is the most cost-efficient option for regular or high-volume calls to Accra and beyond.
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