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Telephone numbers in Cape Verde

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Country
  
Cape Verde

Country calling code
  
+238

Continent
  
Africa

International call prefix
  
00

Overview

Telephone numbers in Cape Verde are 7 digits long (except for special 1xx codes), and must always be dialed in their entirety (a closed dialing plan). The first 3 digits of a fixed-line (non-mobile) number correspond to its geographic area. Calls within a given 2xx area, and between certain areas, are considered local calls and priced accordingly. Mobile numbers have no geographic area, and calls to or from national mobile numbers are treated the same regardless of location.

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History

On July 3 2004, 2 was prepended to all fixed-line numbers, and 9 to all mobile numbers, increasing the number length to 7 digits.

Calling format

  • xxx xxxx - calling inside Cape Verde
  • +238 xxx xxxx - calling from outside Cape Verde
  • The NSN length is seven digits.

    Number ranges

    In all cases listed, when a 2x range is split between two islands, one takes 2x0 through 2x4, while the other takes 2x5 through 2x9.

    Special numbers

    102 - Information

    130 - Hospital 131 - Fire protection 132 - Police

    References

    Telephone numbers in Cape Verde Wikipedia