Telephone numbers in Ghana
|
Regional codes | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| Regulator | National Communications Authority |
| Type | Closed |
| NSN length | 9 |
| Typical format | 03X XXX XXXX |
| Access codes | |
| Country calling code | +233 205599853 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
The Ghana telephone numbering plan is the system used for assigning telephone numbers in Ghana. It is regulated by the National Communications Authority, which holds responsibility for telecommunications.
Since 1 May 2010, all fixed-line numbers and mobile numbers have 9 national (significant) numbers after the '0' trunk code.[1]
Fixed-line numbering plan
| Region | Old Numbering plan | Current Numbering plan |
|---|---|---|
| Ashanti | ||
| Kumasi | 051 XXXXX | 032 20XXXXX |
| Konongo | 0531 XXXXX | 032 21XXXXX |
| Ashanti Mampong | 0561 XXXXX | 032 22XXXXX |
| Ejura | 0565 XXXXX | 032 23XXXXX |
| Bekwai | 0572 XXXXX | 032 24XXXXX |
| Obuasi | 0582 XXXXX | 032 25XXXXX |
| Brong Ahafo | ||
| Sunyani | 061 XXXXX | 035 20XXXXX |
| Bechem | 0632 XXXXX | 035 21XXXXX |
| Berekum | 0642 XXXXX | 035 22XXXXX |
| Dormaa Ahenkro | 0648 XXXXX | 035 23XXXXX |
| Wenchi | 0652 XXXXX | 035 2454526 |
| Techiman | 0653 XXXXX | 035 25XXXXX |
| Atebubu | 0567 XXXXX | 035 26XXXXX |
| Yeji | 0568 XXXXX | 035 27XXXXX |
| Central | ||
| Swedru | 041 XXXXX | 033 20XXXXX |
| Cape Coast | 042 XXXXX | 033 21XXXXX |
| Dunkwa | 0372 XXXXX | 033 22XXXXX |
| Winneba | 0432 554266 | 033 23XXXXX |
| Eastern | ||
| Koforidua | 081 XXXXX | 034 20XXXXX |
| Nsawam | 0832 XXXXX | 034 21XXXXX |
| Nkawkaw | 0842 XXXXX | 034 31XXXXX |
| Mpraeso | 0846 XXXXX | 034 23XXXXX |
| Donkorkrom | 0848 XXXXX | 034 24XXXXX |
| Suhum | 0858 XXXXX | 034 25XXXXX |
| Asamankese | 0863 XXXXX | 034 26XXXXX |
| Akuapim Mampong | 0872 XXXXX | 034 27XXXXX |
| Aburi | 0876 XXXXX | 034 28XXXXX |
| Akim Oda | 0882 XXXXX | 034 292XXXX |
| Akosombo | 0251 XXXXX | 034 30XXXXX |
| Greater Accra | ||
| Accra | 021 XXXXXX | 030 2XXXXXX |
| Tema | 022 XXXXXX | 030 3XXXXXX |
| Ada | 0968 XXXXX | 030 35XXXXX |
| Northern | ||
| Tamale | 071 XXXXX | 037 20XXXXX |
| Walewale | 0715 XXXXX | 037 21XXXXX |
| Buipe | 0716 XXXXX | 037 22XXXXX |
| Damongo | 0717 XXXXX | 037 23XXXXX |
| Yendi | 0744 XXXXX | 037 24XXXXX |
| Bole | 0746 XXXXX | 037 25XXXXX |
| Salaga | 0752 XXXXX | 037 26XXXXX |
| Upper East | ||
| Bolgatanga | 072 XXXXX | 038 20XXXXX |
| Navrongo | 0742 XXXXX | 038 21XXXXX |
| Bawku | 0743 XXXXX | 038 22XXXXX |
| Upper West | ||
| Wa | 0756 XXXXX | 039 20XXXXX |
| Volta | ||
| Ho | 091 XXXXX | 036 20XXXXX |
| Amedzofe | 0931 XXXXX | 036 21XXXXX |
| Hohoe | 0935 XXXXX | 036 27XXXXX |
| Kpandu | 0936 XXXXX | 036 23XXXXX |
| Kete-Krachi | 0953 XXXXX | 036 24XXXXX |
| Denu/Aflao | 0962 XXXXX | 036 25XXXXX |
| Keta/Akatsi | 0966 XXXXX | 036 26XXXXX |
| Western | ||
| Takoradi | 031 XXXXX | 031 20XXXXX |
| Axim | 0342 XXXXX | 031 21XXXXX |
| Elubo | 0345 XXXXX | 031 22XXXXX |
| Tarkwa | 0362 XXXXX | 031 23XXXXX |
| Asankragwa | 0392 XXXXX | 031 24XXXXX |
| Samreboi | 0394 XXXXX | 031 25XXXXX |
| Enchi | 0395 XXXXX | 031 26XXXXX |
Mobile numbering plan
Due to the unreliability of fixed-line infrastructure in Ghana, mobile phones are more widely used. Competition among the various mobile carriers has spurred growth with a subscriber penetration rate of 98% in 2010.[2] The poor call quality of mobile phones, however, means that more people hold more than one mobile phone, usually with two or more different carriers.
The various mobile carriers in Ghana have each been assigned a network code.
| Mobile Carrier | Network Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Globacom | (023) |
| MTN | (024), (054), (055) |
| Tigo | (027), (057)(029) |
| Expresso | (028) |
| Vodafone | (020), (050) |
| Airtel | (026), (056) |
Emergency Numbers
| Institution | Emergency code |
|---|---|
| Police | 191 |
| Fire Service | 192 |
| Ambulance | 193 |
References
- Ghana dialing codes - accessed 13 April 2013.
- Ghana city calling codes. - accessed 26 April 2010.