Cape Verde phone numbers

Updated 2026-10-22 · By the Smart Messaging team (Smart Messaging Inc.)

Get a real Cape Verdean mobile number (+238) that people in Cape Verde can call and text like any other local line. Every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes of outgoing use per month, and a 7-day replacement guarantee.

Country code: +238
Number length: 7 digits after +238
Main city: Praia
Capital: Praia
Language: Portuguese
Currency: CVE ($) — you pay in USD stablecoins
Number types: Mobile, local
In stock now: 36 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Cape Verde numbers right now

36 Cape Verde numbers in stock as of 2026-11-02. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+238 XX1 03 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX7 28 XX	Local	Lajedos/Alto Mira (Santo Antão Island)
+238 XX5 89 XX	Local	Ponta do Sol
+238 XX1 43 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX1 50 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX2 08 XX	Local	Picos
+238 XX1 36 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX1 28 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX4 77 XX	Local	Cocoli
+238 XX4 60 XX	Local	Praia

Why get a Cape Verde (+238) number

Across Africa, mobile is the primary way people get online, pay and talk to businesses, so a local number is often the first point of contact.

Whether you sell to Cape Verdean customers, manage a team in Praia or simply need a Cape Verde number for sign-ups, a +238 line keeps every conversation in one place.

Because it's a real number on the Cape Verde telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.

What's included with every Cape Verde number

Receive as many SMS as you like — codes, alerts, replies
Send up to 500 texts a month
Call out for up to 1,000 minutes a month
Take unlimited calls from Cape Verde and abroad
Plug into Zoiper, Linphone, 3CX or Asterisk with SIP
Forward calls to your own mobile
Dial from the browser — nothing to install
No contract; keep the number as long as you want

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Because it's SMS-enabled, a Cape Verde number from Smart Messaging works for account verification on messaging apps, social networks, marketplaces and email providers — including WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail.

Codes arrive in real time and you can also take the voice-call option. Should an app refuse the number, swap it for a fresh one free within 7 days under our replacement guarantee.

Looking for a Cape Verde virtual number?

Most people searching for a Cape Verde virtual number want a +238 number they can use online, without a SIM card or a trip to Cape Verde. Smart Messaging gives you exactly that — but on a real number from the Cape Verde numbering plan, not an app-only line or a shared list.

You use it in your dashboard, in any SIP app or forwarded to your own phone, and it receives standard SMS and voice calls — which is why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes arrive like on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Cape Verde number types and prices

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	16
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	20

Cape Verde numbers available right now

Right now there are 36 Cape Verde numbers ready to assign — 16 mobile, 20 local. Local numbers carry a Praia identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges.

A few of today's numbers: +238 XX4 73 XX (mobile); +238 XX1 03 XX (local). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.

Cape Verde phone number format

Cape Verde uses the country code +238. In international (E.164) format a Cape Verde number is +238 followed by 7 digits — for example +238 XX4 73 XX.

Once the number is yours, share it in the +238 format on your website, invoices and messaging profiles so it works for both Cape Verdean and international contacts.

Calling Cape Verde and caller ID

From the United States or Canada: dial 011 238 and the 7-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 238 and the number. From any mobile phone, +238 works everywhere.

Your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes can be used to call Cape Verde or other destinations, with your +238 number displayed as caller ID.

How to get a Cape Verde number

Pick your Cape Verde number from the live list.
Pay from your Smart Messaging wallet — USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana.
Use it straight away for SMS, calls, WhatsApp and more.

Who uses Cape Verde numbers

Startups testing demand in Cape Verde
Consultants serving Cape Verdean clients from abroad
A dedicated line for WhatsApp Business or Telegram
Two-factor authentication for business accounts
Cape Verdean diaspora staying reachable at home
Outbound sales with a local caller ID

Paying from Cape Verde or anywhere else

Prices are in US dollars and paid with USDT or USDC, so there are no card fees and no CVE conversion. Top up once and renewals are charged automatically.

7-day replacement guarantee

Buy with confidence: for 7 days after purchase you can swap your Cape Verde number for a fresh one at no cost, as many as 2 times, if it isn't working for the apps you need.

Prefer a refund instead? As long as the number is still unused (no calls, no SMS), one click within 7 days returns the full amount to your wallet.

Cape Verde phone numbers — FAQ

Is this a real Cape Verde phone number?

Yes — a genuine Cape Verde number with the +238 country code. It rings and receives texts like any other Cape Verdean line.

Can I use a Cape Verde number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes — every Cape Verde number receives the SMS and calls WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google use for verification. If an app ever doesn't accept your number, we replace it free within 7 days.

How much does a Cape Verde phone number cost?

Cape Verde numbers start at just $1.80 per month on our annual plan ($21.60 billed once a year). Setup is free, and every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What's included with a Cape Verde number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I need to live in Cape Verde to get a +238 number?

No. You can order a Cape Verde number online with just an email address and use it from any country.

How long can I keep my Cape Verde number?

For as long as you want. It renews automatically from your wallet — keep auto-renew on and the number stays yours year after year.

What is the country code for Cape Verde?

The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238, followed by a 7-digit national number. From the US dial 011 238; from most other countries 00 238.

How many Cape Verde numbers are available?

36 right now (16 mobile, 20 local). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.

How quickly is the number activated?

Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.

What if the number doesn't work for me?

You're covered twice: our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free (up to 2 times), and if the number is unused you can instead get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Which number types are available in Cape Verde?

Right now: mobile, local. Stock is shown live on this page, and every type includes the same allowances and the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Can I receive calls on a Cape Verde number as well as SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls are unlimited, just like incoming SMS. Calls ring in the web dialer in your dashboard, in any SIP app or PBX, or on a phone you forward them to.