0397 area code — Upper West Region
0397 is the local dialing code used in Upper West Region, Ghana. Numbers are written internationally as +233 397.
How to call Upper West Region
- From abroad
- +233 397 XXX XXXX
- Within Ghana
- 0397 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +233
About the 0397 area code
A full number here takes the form +233 397 XXX XXXX — the 397 identifies Upper West Region within Ghana's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0397 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 West Region?
Upper West Region uses the area code 0397, written internationally as +233 397.
How do I call Upper West Region from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +233 397, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Upper West Region?
Upper West Region is in the Africa/Accra time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0397 a mobile or a landline code?
0397 is a geographic (landline) area code for Upper West Region. Mobile numbers in Ghana use their own separate prefixes.