How to call Ghana from the UK

Calling Ghana from the UK: at a glance

Calling Ghana from the UK is simple, here’s what you need to do:

• Step 1: Dial 00, the UK exit code

• Step 2: Dial 232, Ghana’s country code

• Step 3: Dial the correct area code within Ghana (more on this below)

• Step 4: Lastly, dial the 10-digit phone number of the person you’re calling

Which Ghana area Code do I need?

In the table below, we’ve included all the different area codes within Ghana. Simply find the one you’re looking for, and use the code.

What’s the best time to call Ghana from the UK

You’ll need to find a time that works best for you, and the friend or family member living in Ghana. Certain times of day may be more practical, for both parties. Fortunately, for much of the year Ghana and the UK share the same time zone. However, the UK observes daylight saving time from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. Ghana doesn’t, though, and during this period Ghana is one hour behind the UK.

So, if you call from the UK at 8:00 in the morning, on 1st January, it will be 8:00 in Ghana. But if you call from the UK at 8:00 in the morning, on 1st April, it will be 7:00 in Ghana.

How to call a landline in Ghana from the UK

Calling a landline in Ghana is simple, and follows these easy steps: 

• Step 1: Dial 00, the UK exit code 

• Step 2: Dial 232, Ghana’s country code 

• Step 3: Dial the applicable area code within Ghana – for instance, 21 (Accra)

• Step 4: Lastly, dial the 10-digit phone number of the landline you intend to call

When you’re done, you should have a string of numbers 16-18 digits long.

How to call a mobile in Ghana from the UK

Calling a mobile in Ghana is only slightly different from calling a landline – the difference is: you don’t need to enter an area code.

• Step 1: Dial 00, the UK exit code

• Step 2: Dial 232, Ghana’s country code

• Step 3: Lastly, dial the 10-digit phone number of the person you intend to call

When you’re done, you should have a string of numbers 14 digits long.

How much does calling Ghana from the UK cost?

There are many operators that provide coverage for making calls from the UK to Ghana. There are also a number of different calling solutions, including pinless and pre-paid services. Often, these alternative solutions are significantly cheaper than network providers – some of which do offer international add-ons to give customers the flexibility they need.

Here’s a list of several options:

• Lycatalk. Reach Ghana from your existing landline or mobile for just 19p per minute with this pinless service from Lycatalk.

• Lebara Mobile. Pay 25p per minute to call landlines or mobiles in Ghana with a Pay As You Go sim from Lebara Mobile.

• Giffgaff. Call Ghana from the UK for £1 per minute with a no-contract free sim from Giffgaff. (Per-second increments in price, after the first 30 seconds, apply).

• O2. Contact friends and family in Ghana for £3.00 per minute with a Pay Monthly contract, or £1.50 per minute on Pay As You Go.

• Vodafone. Call Ghana from the UK for £3.00 per minute with a Pay Monthly contract, or £1.50 per minute on Pay As You Go.

How to call Ghana from the UK for free?

Thankfully, there are several ways to call friends and family in Ghana for free (otherwise, long conversations can quickly add up). You may find mobile operators that offer all-inclusive call plans, allowing you to call home at no extra cost. You can also make use of popular messaging apps that let you call internationally for free, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Telegram.

Staying in touch with your loved ones in Ghana

At WorldRemit, our mission is to empower individuals living and working abroad. That’s why we provide airtime top-up services in Ghana, so you can make sure your loved ones in Ghana have their data topped up. This way, it doesn’t always have to be you calling them – they can call you, too (as long as they have data).

And, if you’re sending money to loved ones in Ghana, we’re always here to help. Our service is fast and reliable – and our low fees will save you money, too. You can send directly to bank accounts in Ghana or choose a safe cash pick-up point.

Want to know more about living and working in the UK? Head over to our blog. You’ll find a selection of articles put together especially for people living and working abroad.

The contents of this blog post does not constitute legal or financial advice and is provided for general information purposes only. If you require specific legal and / or financial advice you should contact a specialist lawyer or financial advisor. Information true at time of publishing.