Calling Ghana from Nigeria: 009 233 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Ghana from Nigeria, dial 009, then 233, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 233 23 123 4567.
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Dialing format
009 233 23 123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Ghana correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Ghana - whether you’re calling Accra or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Ghana from Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +233 for Ghana.
Dial the local phone number in Ghana (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 233 [local number] - For example: 009 233 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+233
Capital of Ghana
Accra
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Ghana
Ghanaian cedi (₵)
Ghana Time Zones
UTC
Current time
Your time
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Ghana
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Ghana is --
Ghana, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Accra, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 34M.
The official currency is the Ghanaian cedi (₵). When calling Ghana, the country code is +233. The country observes the UTC time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English.
Population
34M
Population Rank
#44 of 230
Language Footprint
English
Time Zone Footprint
UTC
City/Area Code Coverage
8 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Ghana currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +233.
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 233 23 123 4567
Capital Time Difference
N/A
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> Ghanaian cedi (₵)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Ghana (English).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Ghana (UTC).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Ghana, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Ghana
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +233 before the local Ghana number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Ghana's is UTC. A practical origin-time calling window is Use destination business hours.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Ghana is represented here by GH/GHA, Accra, Western Africa, about 34M people, Ghanaian cedi (₵), and primary language context of English.
Destination calling code: +233. Destination time zones: UTC. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Ghana's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is n/a, and the recommended origin-time window is Use destination business hours.
Dialing sequence: 009 233 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Ghana is in Western Africa, with Accra as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 34M. Primary language context: English. Local billing and everyday prices use Ghanaian cedi (₵).
Route context: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Ghana is listed in Western Africa with about 34M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Ghanaian cedi (₵) in Ghana.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Accra | 233-21 | +233-21 [local number] |
| Bolgatanga | 233-72 | +233-72 [local number] |
| Cape Coast | 233-42 | +233-42 [local number] |
| Koforidua | 233-81 | +233-81 [local number] |
| Kumasi | 233-51 | +233-51 [local number] |
| Takoradi | 233-31 | +233-31 [local number] |
| Tamale | 233-71 | +233-71 [local number] |
| Tema | 233-22 | +233-22 [local number] |
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