0255 area code — Vila do Maio
In Cape Verde, the area code 0255 covers Vila do Maio. It falls within Maio. Numbers are written internationally as +238 255.
How to call Vila do Maio
- From abroad
- +238 255 XXX XXXX
- Within Cape Verde
- 0255 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +238
About the 0255 area code
When you see a number beginning +238 255, it belongs to Vila do Maio: the 238 is Cape Verde's country calling code and 255 is the area code.
Area codes like 0255 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 Vila do Maio?
Vila do Maio uses the area code 0255, written internationally as +238 255.
How do I call Vila do Maio from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +238 255, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Vila do Maio?
Vila do Maio is in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0255 a mobile or a landline code?
0255 is a geographic (landline) area code for Vila do Maio. Mobile numbers in Cape Verde use their own separate prefixes.