0230 area code — Mindelo
Phone numbers in Mindelo, Cape Verde use the area code 0230. It falls within São Vicente. Numbers are written internationally as +238 230.
How to call Mindelo
- From abroad
- +238 230 XXX XXXX
- Within Cape Verde
- 0230 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +238
About the 0230 area code
Locally the code appears as 0230; from outside Cape Verde you replace the leading 0 with +238 230.
Area codes like 0230 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 Mindelo?
Mindelo uses the area code 0230, written internationally as +238 230.
How do I call Mindelo from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +238 230, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Mindelo?
Mindelo is in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0230 a mobile or a landline code?
0230 is a geographic (landline) area code for Mindelo. Mobile numbers in Cape Verde use their own separate prefixes.