0388 area code — Upper East Region
In Ghana, the area code 0388 covers Upper East Region. Numbers are written internationally as +233 388.
How to call Upper East Region
- From abroad
- +233 388 XXX XXXX
- Within Ghana
- 0388 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +233
About the 0388 area code
When you see a number beginning +233 388, it belongs to Upper East Region: the 233 is Ghana's country calling code and 388 is the area code.
Area codes like 0388 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 Upper East Region?
Upper East Region uses the area code 0388, written internationally as +233 388.
How do I call Upper East Region from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +233 388, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Upper East Region?
Upper East Region is in the Africa/Accra time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0388 a mobile or a landline code?
0388 is a geographic (landline) area code for Upper East Region. Mobile numbers in Ghana use their own separate prefixes.