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Ghana Phone Number Formats and Dialing Rules

Quick Reference Guide

  • Country: Ghana
  • Country Code: +233
  • International Prefix: 00
  • National Prefix: 0
  • Regulatory Body: National Communications Authority (NCA)
  • Number Portability: Available since February 15, 2011

Overview

Discover the comprehensive structure of Ghana's telephone numbering plan, including dialing procedures and regulatory standards. This guide is essential for telecom professionals, developers, and anyone involved with telecommunication systems in Ghana.

Number Formats

General Structure

Ghana employs a closed numbering plan with fixed-length numbers. The standard format is:

  • Country Code: +233
  • National Prefix: 0
  • Subscriber Number: 7 to 9 digits

Landline Numbers

Landline numbers begin with '02' or '03' and are 9 digits long.

  • Format: 0[23][2-9]XXXXXXX
  • Example: 0322001234

Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers start with '02', '03', '05', or '07' and are 10 digits long, including the national prefix.

  • Format: 0[2357][0-9]XXXXXXX
  • Example: 0241234567

Toll-Free Numbers

Toll-free numbers start with '800' and consist of 8 digits.

  • Format: 800XXXXX
  • Example: 80012345

Special Services and Premium Rate Numbers

These numbers typically start with '9' and vary in length.

  • Format: 9XXXXXXX
  • Example: 90012345

Number Format Summary Table

TypePrefixFormatExample
Landline02, 030[23][2-9]XXXXXXX0322001234
Mobile02, 03, 05, 070[2357][0-9]XXXXXXX0241234567
Toll-Free800800XXXXX80012345
Premium Rate99XXXXXXX90012345

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

  • Landline to Landline: Dial 0 + area code + subscriber number.
    • Example: 0322001234
  • Landline to Mobile: Dial 0 + mobile number.
    • Example: 0241234567
  • Mobile to Mobile: Dial 0 + mobile number.
    • Example: 0559876543

International Calls

  • Outgoing International Calls: Dial 00 + country code + subscriber number.
    • Example: To call the USA, dial 00 + 1 + area code + number.
  • Incoming International Calls: Dial +233 + local number (without the leading 0).
    • Example: +233241234567

Recent and Upcoming Changes

Currently, there are no recent changes to Ghana's numbering plan. The existing plan has been effective since May 1, 2010.

Major Telecom Operators

OperatorNumber Ranges
MTN024, 025, 053, 054, 055, 059
AirtelTigo026, 027, 056, 057
Vodafone020, 050
Expresso028

Number Portability

Implemented on February 15, 2011, mobile number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators.

Number Allocation and Management

The National Communications Authority (NCA) manages phone number allocation in Ghana, ensuring compliance with ITU-T recommendations.

Technical Considerations

Regular Expressions for Validation

Use these regular expressions to validate Ghanaian phone numbers:

  • Landline: ^0[23][2-9]\d{7}$
  • Mobile: ^0[2357]\d{8}$
  • Toll-Free: ^800\d{5}$
  • Premium Rate: ^9\d{7}$

ITU-T Standards

Ghana follows the ITU-T E.164 standard for international numbering, with the country code +233.

Technical Restrictions

No specific restrictions on golden numbers or number blocking are noted in Ghana's current numbering plan.

For the latest on telecommunications regulations in Ghana, visit the National Communications Authority (NCA) website.