How to Call
Ghana from USA
(+233)
The usual route to Ghana from the United States is 011 then +233 ahead of the local number, often at painful carrier rates. Intercalling connects the same call straight from your browser at a low per minute price, with nothing to download and no SIM to swap.
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- Outbound: Just the per minute rate, no number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
What you pay for
- Outbound: Just the per minute rate, no number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Call Ghana from USA
Three quick steps get you through to any Ghana number from the United States, all at the same low per minute rate.
USA Exit Code
Start with 011 so your US carrier knows the call is headed overseas.
(On mobile/VoIP, just use +)
Ghana Code (+233)
Add 233, the country code that sends your call into Ghana's network.
Area Code & Number
Finish with the city code or mobile prefix.Important: Drop the leading zero!
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
Dialed inside Ghana, numbers carry a leading '0' (for example 030 for Accra). Calling from the USA, that zero gets dropped.
Ghana City Codes
Area codes for the main Ghanaian cities are listed below. Leave off the '0' whenever you call from the USA.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Accra | Greater Accra | 030 |
| Kumasi | Ashanti | 032 |
| Tamale | Northern | 037 |
| Takoradi | Western | 031 |
| Cape Coast | Central | 033 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sunyani | Brong-Ahafo | 035 |
| Koforidua | Eastern | 034 |
| Ho | Volta | 036 |
| Bolgatanga | Upper East | 038 |
| Wa | Upper West | 039 |
Ghana Mobile Prefixes
Each prefix points to a carrier. Use +233, then the prefix with its first 0 removed.
Low Ghana Rates
Straight From Your Browser
Traditional US carriers charge a premium for every Ghana call. Intercalling carries the call over the internet with VoIP, so you reach MTN and Vodafone Ghana on clear lines for a small slice of the usual price.
- Per minute rates that start at pennies
- No international add-on to sign up for
- Use it on any device, mobile or desktop
- Connects to MTN and Vodafone right away
Save Money
Skip the steep international roaming charges US carriers tack on.
Time Zone
Ghana runs on GMT, usually 4 to 5 hours ahead of EST.
Secure
Every conversation is locked down with bank-level encryption.
No Apps
Open a browser tab and start dialing, with nothing to install.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code does Ghana use?
Ghana's calling code is +233. It goes right after the US exit code (011) and just before the area code.
How do I reach an MTN Ghana mobile from the USA?
Use 011 + 233 + the mobile number with the leading zero removed. So a 024-123-4567 number becomes 011-233-24-123-4567.
How far ahead is Ghana compared to the USA?
Ghana keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts it roughly 4 to 8 hours ahead of the USA depending on your time zone and Daylight Savings.
Is there a way to try Ghana calls for free?
New users get a free trial to check the line quality first. From there, the pay as you go rates stay well below what traditional carriers charge.
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