How to Call Ghana from US
Quick Answer
To call Ghana from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 233 + Area Code (2 digits, drop leading 0) + Local Number (7 digits) - Mobile:
011 + 233 + Mobile Prefix (2 digits, e.g., 20, 24, 27) + Subscriber Number (7 digits)
Examples:
- For an Accra landline (Area Code 30):
011 + 233 + 30 + XXX XXXX - For a Ghanaian mobile phone (e.g., MTN 24):
011 + 233 + 24 + XXX XXXX
Ghana is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0. This is 4 or 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US Daylight Saving Time.
How to Dial Ghana from the US
How to Call a Landline in Ghana
To call a Ghanaian landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Ghana's country code: Next, key in
233. - Step 3 – Dial the Ghanaian Area Code: Ghanaian area codes are typically 2 digits. If you have a local number starting with '0' (e.g.,
030for Accra), drop the leading '0' and dial30. - Step 4 – Dial the local phone number: Dial the remaining 7 digits of the local number.
For example, to call an Accra number that is locally 030 XXX XXXX, you would dial: 011 233 30 XXX XXXX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Ghana
Calling a Ghanaian mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Ghana's country code: Next, key in
233. - Step 3 – Dial the Ghanaian mobile number: Ghanaian mobile numbers are 9 digits long. The first two digits after the country code are the mobile operator prefix (e.g.,
20, 24, 27, 50, 54, 55). Do NOT drop these leading digits of the 9-digit mobile number.
For example, if the Ghanaian mobile number is 24 XXX XXXX (after the +233), you would dial: 011 233 24 XXX XXXX from the US.
Understanding Ghanaian Phone Numbers
Ghanaian phone numbers are structured with the country code +233. For landlines, this is followed by a 2-digit area code (with the leading '0' of the national number dropped) and then a 7-digit local number. For mobile phones, it's followed by a 9-digit number, where the first 2 digits are the operator prefix.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 233 + Area Code (2 digits) + Local Number (7 digits) - Example: Accra landline
011 + 233 + 30 + XXX XXXX
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 233 + Mobile Number (9 digits, e.g., 20XXXXXXX, 24XXXXXXX) - Example:
011 + 233 + 24 XXX XXXX
Ghanaian Area Codes (Fixed Lines)
This is an exhaustive list of area codes for landlines in Ghana. Remember to dial 011 + 233 before these codes (dropping any leading '0' from the local area code if present) and then the local number.
| Region | City/Town | Area Code (Dial after 233) |
|---|---|---|
| Ashanti | Kumasi | 32 |
| Ashanti | Konongo | 32 |
| Ashanti | Ashanti Mampong | 32 |
| Ashanti | Ejura | 32 |
| Ashanti | Bekwai | 32 |
| Ashanti | Obuasi | 32 |
| Brong Ahafo | Sunyani | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Bechem | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Berekum | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Dormaa Ahenkro | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Wenchi | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Techiman | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Atebubu | 35 |
| Brong Ahafo | Yeji | 35 |
| Central | Swedru | 33 |
| Central | Cape Coast | 33 |
| Central | Dunkwa | 33 |
| Central | Winneba | 33 |
| Eastern | Koforidua | 34 |
| Eastern | Nsawam | 34 |
| Eastern | Nkawkaw | 34 |
| Eastern | Mpraeso | 34 |
| Eastern | Donkorkrom | 34 |
| Eastern | Suhum | 34 |
| Eastern | Asamankese | 34 |
| Eastern | Akuapim Mampong | 34 |
| Eastern | Aburi | 34 |
| Eastern | Akim Oda | 34 |
| Eastern | Akosombo | 34 |
| Greater Accra | Accra | 30 |
| Greater Accra | Tema | 30 |
| Greater Accra | Ada | 30 |
| Northern | Tamale | 37 |
| Northern | Walewale | 37 |
| Northern | Buipe | 37 |
| Northern | Damongo | 37 |
| Northern | Yendi | 37 |
| Northern | Bole | 37 |
| Northern | Salaga | 37 |
| Upper East | Bolgatanga | 38 |
| Upper East | Navrongo | 38 |
| Upper East | Bawku | 38 |
| Upper West | Wa | 39 |
| Volta | Ho | 36 |
| Volta | Amedzofe | 36 |
| Volta | Hohoe | 36 |
| Volta | Kpandu | 36 |
| Volta | Kete-Krachi | 36 |
| Volta | Denu/Aflao | 36 |
| Volta | Keta/Akatsi | 36 |
| Western | Takoradi (Sekondi-Takoradi) | 31 |
| Western | Axim | 31 |
| Western | Elubo | 31 |
| Western | Tarkwa | 31 |
| Western | Asankragwa | 31 |
| Western | Samreboi | 31 |
| Western | Enchi | 31 |
Ghanaian Mobile Phone Prefixes
Ghanaian mobile numbers are 9 digits long after the +233 country code. The first two digits of this 9-digit number identify the mobile operator.
| Operator | Common Prefixes (first 2 digits of 9-digit number) |
|---|---|
| MTN Ghana | 24, 53, 54, 55, 59 |
| Telecel Ghana (formerly Vodafone) | 20, 50 |
| AirtelTigo | 27, 57, 26, 56 |
| Globacom (Glo) | 23 (Note: Glo's operations in Ghana have been minimal) |
*Number portability is active in Ghana, so a prefix may not always indicate the current operator.
Time Difference
Ghana operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0, all year round. Ghana does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- During US Standard Time (EST, UTC-5): Ghana is 5 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 5 PM GMT in Ghana).
- During US Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4): Ghana is 4 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 4 PM GMT in Ghana).
Ghana's Phone System
Ghana has a competitive telecommunications market, particularly for mobile services. Mobile phone penetration is high, with operators like MTN, Telecel (Vodafone), and AirtelTigo offering widespread coverage, including 3G, 4G, and expanding 4G+ services. Landline infrastructure is less prevalent than mobile but is available. Internet access, especially mobile internet, is common in urban and semi-urban areas.
Best Times to Call
Considering the time difference (Ghana is 4-5 hours ahead of US ET):
- A good window for business calls from the US is typically morning ET (e.g., 9 AM - 12 PM ET), which corresponds to afternoon in Ghana (1 PM - 5 PM GMT or 2 PM - 6 PM GMT, depending on US DST).
- Ghanaian business hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT.
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