Country code
Cape Verde: +238
Cape Verde uses country code +238. From the United States, dial 011 238 991 12 34. A number is written +238 991 12 34.
How to call Cape Verde
The table uses the example number below. Replace it with the number you are calling.
| Calling from | Exit code | Dial |
|---|---|---|
| Any mobile phone | None | +238 991 12 34 |
| United States | 011 | 011 238 991 12 34 |
| Canada | 011 | 011 238 991 12 34 |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 238 991 12 34 |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 238 991 12 34 |
| Germany | 00 | 00 238 991 12 34 |
| France | 00 | 00 238 991 12 34 |
| India | 00 | 00 238 991 12 34 |
| Japan | 010 | 010 238 991 12 34 |
| Mexico | 00 | 00 238 991 12 34 |
| South Africa | 00 | 00 238 991 12 34 |
How a Cape Verde number is built
Digit counts are the national number only, after the country code.
| Line | Digits | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 7 digits | (?:36|5[1-389]|9\d)\d{5} |
| Landline | 7 digits | 2(?:2[1-7]|3[0-8]|4[12]|5[1256]|6\d|7[1-3]|8[1-5])\d{4} |
| Toll free | 7 digits | 800\d{4} |
- Example, national form
- 991 12 34
- Example, international form
- +238 991 12 34
Validate a Cape Verde number
Paste a number and the tool checks it against the numbering plan. It returns the standard formats and the line type the plan assigns.
Type the number the way it is written in Cape Verde, or start with + and the country code.
Area codes and places in Cape Verde
The start of a number shows the place its range was first assigned to. 38 ranges are listed in the source.
| Starts with | Place |
|---|---|
| +238 221 | Ribeira Grande, Santo Antão |
| +238 222 | Porto Novo, Santo Antão |
| +238 223 | Paúl, Santo Antão |
| +238 224 | Cocoli, Santo Antão |
| +238 225 | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão |
| +238 226 | Manta Velha/Chã de Igreja (Santo Antão Island) |
| +238 227 | Lajedos/Alto Mira (Santo Antão Island) |
| +238 230 | Mindelo, São Vicente |
| +238 231 | Mindelo, São Vicente |
| +238 232 | Mindelo, São Vicente |
| +238 235 | Ribeira Brava, São Nicolau |
| +238 236 | Tarrafal de São Nicolau, São Nicolau |
Show the other 26 rows
| Starts with | Place |
|---|---|
| +238 237 | Fajã, São Nicolau |
| +238 238 | Praia Branca, São Nicolau |
| +238 241 | Espargos, Sal |
| +238 242 | Santa Maria, Sal |
| +238 251 | Sal Rei, Boa Vista |
| +238 252 | Funda das Figueiras, Boa Vista |
| +238 255 | Vila do Maio, Maio |
| +238 256 | Calheta, Maio |
| +238 260 | Praia, Santiago |
| +238 261 | Praia, Santiago |
| +238 262 | Praia, Santiago |
| +238 263 | Praia, Santiago |
| +238 264 | Praia, Santiago |
| +238 265 | Santa Catarina, Santiago |
| +238 266 | Tarrafal, Santiago |
| +238 267 | Cidade Velha, Santiago |
| +238 268 | São Domingos, Santiago |
| +238 269 | Pedra Badejo, Santiago |
| +238 271 | Orgão/São Jorge (Santiago Island) |
| +238 272 | Picos, Santiago |
| +238 273 | Calheta de São Miguel, Santiago |
| +238 281 | São Filipe, Fogo |
| +238 282 | Cova Figueira, Fogo |
| +238 283 | Mosteiros, Fogo |
| +238 284 | São Jorge, Fogo |
| +238 285 | Nova Sintra, Brava |
38 rows. Names are where the range was first assigned; numbers move between places and carriers.
Who first issued each range in Cape Verde
13 ranges are listed in the source with the network that first held them. Numbers port between networks, so the current network can differ.
| Starts with | First issued to |
|---|---|
| +238 36 | CVMOVEL |
| +238 51 | T+ |
| +238 52 | T+ |
| +238 53 | T+ |
| +238 58 | CVMOVEL |
| +238 59 | CVMOVEL |
| +238 91 | T+ |
| +238 92 | T+ |
| +238 93 | T+ |
| +238 95 | CVMOVEL |
| +238 97 | CVMOVEL |
| +238 98 | CVMOVEL |
Show the other 1 rows
| Starts with | First issued to |
|---|---|
| +238 99 | CVMOVEL |
13 rows. The first issuer of the range; numbers port between carriers, so the current carrier can differ.
Questions about calling Cape Verde
- What is the country code for Cape Verde?
- The country code for Cape Verde is +238. Written in full, a number looks like +238 991 12 34.
- How do I call Cape Verde from the United States?
- Dial 011, then 238 991 12 34. On a mobile phone you can dial +238 991 12 34 instead.
- How many digits is a Cape Verde phone number?
- Mobile numbers have 7 digits after the country code. Landline numbers have 7 digits.
- How do I call another country from Cape Verde?
- Dial 0, then the country code and the number. On a mobile phone, + replaces 0.
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Number patterns, lengths and examples: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15, released 2026-10-08, read 2026-10-19, built on Google's libphonenumber metadata. Place names and first issuers: libphonenumber geocoding and carrier files, read 2026-10-19. Library. LookValid is not connected to Google or to any phone company named here.