Ghana Phone Number Format Guide
Quick Overview
Ghana phone numbers consist of 9 digits, formatted as XX XXX XXXX, with the country code +233.
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Ghana phone numbers follow a standardized format with several components:
Components
- Country Code: +233
- Network Prefix: 2 digits
- Subscriber Number: 7 digits
Format Examples
+233 24 123 4567- Full international format024 123 4567- Local format24 123 4567- Alternative format241234567- Plain format
Ghana Phone Number Network Prefixes
Mobile network prefixes in Ghana are assigned to specific operators:
Major Networks
- 20, 50: Vodafone
- 24, 54, 55: MTN
- 23, 53: GLO
- 27, 57: Airtel Tigo
- 26, 56: AirtelTigo (formerly Airtel)
Number Allocation
- 2x: Original number series
- 5x: Extended number series
- All networks now support number portability
Ghana Phone Number Rules and Restrictions
Number Rules
Network prefix must be valid (20, 23, 24, etc.)
Total length must be exactly 9 digits
Cannot start with 0 when using international format
Special Considerations
- Some numbers are reserved for emergency services
- Mobile number portability means prefix may not reflect actual network
- New prefixes may be added as networks expand
Ghana Phone Number Recent Changes
- Introduction of Mobile Number Portability in 2011
- Merger of Airtel and Tigo networks
- Addition of 5x series to expand number capacity