0221 area code — Ribeira Grande
In Cape Verde, the area code 0221 covers Ribeira Grande. It falls within Santo Antão. Numbers are written internationally as +238 221.
How to call Ribeira Grande
- From abroad
- +238 221 XXX XXXX
- Within Cape Verde
- 0221 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +238
About the 0221 area code
When you see a number beginning +238 221, it belongs to Ribeira Grande: the 238 is Cape Verde's country calling code and 221 is the area code.
Area codes like 0221 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Cape Verde number. To actually receive an SMS on a Cape Verde number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Ribeira Grande?
Ribeira Grande uses the area code 0221, written internationally as +238 221.
How do I call Ribeira Grande from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +238 221, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Ribeira Grande?
Ribeira Grande is in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0221 a mobile or a landline code?
0221 is a geographic (landline) area code for Ribeira Grande. Mobile numbers in Cape Verde use their own separate prefixes.