Telephone numbers in Ghana

The Ghana telephone numbering plan is the system used for assigning telephone numbers in Ghana. It is regulated by the National Communications Authority, which holds responsibility for telecommunications.

Telephone numbers in Ghana
Regional codes
Location
CountryGhana
ContinentAfrica
RegulatorNational Communications Authority
TypeClosed
NSN length9
Format03X XXX XXXX
Access codes
Country code+233
International access00
Long-distance0

Since 1 May 2010, all fixed-line numbers and mobile numbers have 9 national (significant) numbers after the '0' trunk code.[1]

Fixed-line numbering plan edit

Region Old numbering plan Current numbering plan
Ashanti
Kumasi 051 XXXXX 032 20XXXXX
Konongo 0531 XXXXX 032 21XXXXX
Ashanti Mampong 0561 XXXXX 032 22XXXXX
Ejura 0565 XXXXX 032 23XXXXX
Bekwai 0572 XXXXX 032 24XXXXX
Obuasi 0582 XXXXX 032 25XXXXX
Brong Ahafo
Sunyani 061 XXXXX 035 20XXXXX
Bechem 0632 XXXXX 035 21XXXXX
Berekum 0642 XXXXX 035 22XXXXX
Dormaa Ahenkro 0648 XXXXX 035 23XXXXX
Wenchi 0652 XXXXX 035 24XXXXX
Techiman 0653 XXXXX 035 25XXXXX
Atebubu 0567 XXXXX 035 26XXXXX
Yeji 0568 XXXXX 035 27XXXXX
Central
Swedru 041 XXXXX 033 20XXXXX
Cape Coast 042 XXXXX 033 21XXXXX
Dunkwa 0372 XXXXX 033 22XXXXX
Winneba 0432 XXXXX 033 23XXXXX
Eastern
Koforidua 081 XXXXX 034 20XXXXX
Nsawam 0832 XXXXX 034 21XXXXX
Nkawkaw 0842 XXXXX 034 31XXXXX
Mpraeso 0846 XXXXX 034 23XXXXX
Donkorkrom 0848 XXXXX 034 24XXXXX
Suhum 0858 XXXXX 034 25XXXXX
Asamankese 0863 XXXXX 034 26XXXXX
Akuapim Mampong 0872 XXXXX 034 27XXXXX
Aburi 0876 XXXXX 034 28XXXXX
Akim Oda 0882 XXXXX 034 292XXXX
Akosombo 0251 XXXXX 034 30XXXXX
Greater Accra
Accra 021 XXXXXX 030 2XXXXXX
Tema 022 XXXXXX 030 3XXXXXX
Ada 0968 XXXXX 030 35XXXXX
Northern
Tamale 071 XXXXX 037 20XXXXX
Walewale 0715 XXXXX 037 21XXXXX
Buipe 0716 XXXXX 037 22XXXXX
Damongo 0717 XXXXX 037 23XXXXX
Yendi 0744 XXXXX 037 24XXXXX
Bole 0746 XXXXX 037 25XXXXX
Salaga 0752 XXXXX 037 26XXXXX
Upper East
Bolgatanga 072 XXXXX 038 20XXXXX
Navrongo 0742 XXXXX 038 21XXXXX
Bawku 0743 XXXXX 038 22XXXXX
Upper West
Wa 0756 XXXXX 039 20XXXXX
Volta
Ho 091 XXXXX 036 20XXXXX
Amedzofe 0931 XXXXX 036 21XXXXX
Hohoe 0935 XXXXX 036 27XXXXX
Kpandu 0936 XXXXX 036 23XXXXX
Kete-Krachi 0953 XXXXX 036 24XXXXX
Denu/Aflao 0962 XXXXX 036 25XXXXX
Keta/Akatsi 0966 XXXXX 036 26XXXXX
Western
Takoradi 031 xxxxx 031 20XXXXX
Axim 0342 XXXXX 031 21XXXXX
Elubo 0345 XXXXX 031 22XXXXX
Tarkwa 0362 XXXXX 031 23XXXXX
Asankragwa 0392 XXXXX 031 24XXXXX
Samreboi 0394 XXXXX 031 25XXXXX
Enchi 0395 XXXXX 031 26XXXXX

Mobile numbering plan edit

Due to the unreliability of fixed-line infrastructure in Ghana, mobile phones are more widely used. Competition among the various mobile carriers has spurred growth with a subscriber penetration rate of 98% in 2010.[2] The poor call quality of mobile phones, however, means that more people hold more than one mobile phone, usually with two or more different carriers.

The various mobile carriers in Ghana have each been assigned a network code.

Mobile carrier Network code(s)
Globacom (023)
MTN (024), (025), (053), (054), (055), (059)[3][4]
AirtelTigo (027), (057), (026), (056)
Expresso (028)
Vodafone (020), (050)

Emergency numbers edit

Institution Emergency code
Emergency service 112
Police 112,191, 18555
Fire service 112,192
Ambulance 112,193

[5]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Vodafone Ghana » Fixed Line, Services, Products, Prepaid for Fixed Line, Postpaid". Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
  2. ^ Dowuona, Samuel (2009-03-18). "Ghana: Mobile Phone Subscription Hits 98 Percent Market Penetration". Ghanaian Chronicle (Accra). Retrieved 2018-08-13.
  3. ^ "MTN introduces new network codes – 059(7-9 )and 025(6-7)".
  4. ^ "MTN Introduces New Network Code – 053". BusinessGhana. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Ghana announces 112 as new general emergency number". 29 January 2020.

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