0242 area code — Santa Maria
0242 is the local dialing code used in Santa Maria, Cape Verde. It falls within Sal. Numbers are written internationally as +238 242.
How to call Santa Maria
- From abroad
- +238 242 XXX XXXX
- Within Cape Verde
- 0242 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +238
About the 0242 area code
A full number here takes the form +238 242 XXX XXXX — the 242 identifies Santa Maria within Cape Verde's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0242 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 Santa Maria?
Santa Maria uses the area code 0242, written internationally as +238 242.
How do I call Santa Maria from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +238 242, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0242 a mobile or a landline code?
0242 is a geographic (landline) area code for Santa Maria. Mobile numbers in Cape Verde use their own separate prefixes.