0256 area code — Calheta
In Cape Verde, the area code 0256 covers Calheta. It falls within Maio. Numbers are written internationally as +238 256.
How to call Calheta
- From abroad
- +238 256 XXX XXXX
- Within Cape Verde
- 0256 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +238
About the 0256 area code
When you see a number beginning +238 256, it belongs to Calheta: the 238 is Cape Verde's country calling code and 256 is the area code.
Area codes like 0256 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 Calheta?
Calheta uses the area code 0256, written internationally as +238 256.
How do I call Calheta from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +238 256, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Calheta?
Calheta is in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0256 a mobile or a landline code?
0256 is a geographic (landline) area code for Calheta. Mobile numbers in Cape Verde use their own separate prefixes.