Cape Verde Country Code: +238
The country code for Cape Verde is +238
Country code +238 is for Cape Verde
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+238 9XX XX XXStarts with 9
+238 2XX XX XXStarts with 2
Major Cities & Area Codes
260Capital city on Santiago Island
Dial: +238 260 XXX XXXX
232Cultural capital on São Vicente Island
Dial: +238 232 XXX XXXX
242Tourist hub on Sal Island
Dial: +238 242 XXX XXXX
265Second largest city on Santiago
Dial: +238 265 XXX XXXX
281Main city on Fogo Island
Dial: +238 281 XXX XXXX
241Sal Island airport city
Dial: +238 241 XXX XXXX
266Northern Santiago coastal town
Dial: +238 266 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- All Cape Verde numbers are 7 digits after the country code.
- Mobile numbers always start with 9, landlines start with 2.
- No area codes needed for mobile phones, dial all 7 digits.
- Calls between islands use the same format, no extra codes needed.
Important Note
Cape Verde uses a simple system with 7-digit numbers. All mobile numbers begin with 9, all landlines begin with 2.
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