Calling Cape Verde from South Africa: 00 238 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Cape Verde from South Africa, dial 00, then 238, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 238 991 12 34.
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Dialing format
00 238 991 12 34
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde - whether you’re calling Praia or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Cape Verde from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +238 for Cape Verde.
Dial the local phone number in Cape Verde (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 238 [local number] - For example: 00 238 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+238
Capital of Cape Verde
Praia
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Cape Verde
Cape Verdean escudo (Esc)
Cape Verde Time Zones
UTC-01:00
Current time
Your time
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Cape Verde
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Cape Verde is --
Cape Verde, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Praia, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 491K.
The official currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (Esc). When calling Cape Verde, the country code is +238. The country observes the UTC-01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Portuguese.
Population
491K
Population Rank
#170 of 230
Language Footprint
Portuguese
Time Zone Footprint
UTC-01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Cape Verde currently has a 7-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +238.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 238 991 12 34
Capital Time Difference
3h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
12:00-21:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Cape Verdean escudo (Esc)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Cape Verde (Portuguese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Cape Verde (UTC-01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Cape Verde, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Cape Verde
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +238 before the local Cape Verde number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Cape Verde's is UTC-01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 12:00-21:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
Cape Verde is represented here by CV/CPV, Praia, Western Africa, about 491K people, Cape Verdean escudo (Esc), and primary language context of Portuguese.
Destination calling code: +238. Destination time zones: UTC-01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Cape Verde's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 3h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 12:00-21:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 238 local number. Business-hour window: 12:00-21:00. Time relationship: 3h destination behind.
Destination market: Cape Verde is in Western Africa, with Praia as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 491K. Primary language context: Portuguese. Local billing and everyday prices use Cape Verdean escudo (Esc).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Cape Verde is listed in Western Africa with about 491K. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Cape Verde (Portuguese). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Cape Verdean escudo (Esc) in Cape Verde.
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