0232 area code — Mindelo
In Cape Verde, the area code 0232 covers Mindelo. It falls within São Vicente. Numbers are written internationally as +238 232.
How to call Mindelo
- From abroad
- +238 232 XXX XXXX
- Within Cape Verde
- 0232 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +238
About the 0232 area code
When you see a number beginning +238 232, it belongs to Mindelo: the 238 is Cape Verde's country calling code and 232 is the area code.
Area codes like 0232 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 0232, written internationally as +238 232.
How do I call Mindelo from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +238 232, 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 0232 a mobile or a landline code?
0232 is a geographic (landline) area code for Mindelo. Mobile numbers in Cape Verde use their own separate prefixes.