0317 area code — Western Region
Phone numbers in Western Region, Ghana use the area code 0317. Numbers are written internationally as +233 317.
How to call Western Region
- From abroad
- +233 317 XXX XXXX
- Within Ghana
- 0317 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +233
About the 0317 area code
Locally the code appears as 0317; from outside Ghana you replace the leading 0 with +233 317.
Area codes like 0317 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 Ghana number. To actually receive an SMS on a Ghana number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Western Region?
Western Region uses the area code 0317, written internationally as +233 317.
How do I call Western Region from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +233 317, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Western Region?
Western Region is in the Africa/Accra time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0317 a mobile or a landline code?
0317 is a geographic (landline) area code for Western Region. Mobile numbers in Ghana use their own separate prefixes.