Phone numbers for Cape Verde

Updated 2026-09-30 · By the SMS Conecta team (SMSConecta Inc.)

Pick up a real Cape Verdean mobile number (+238) that locals in Cape Verde can dial and message exactly like any ordinary local line. Every plan bundles unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus 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: 37 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Cape Verde numbers right now

37 Cape Verde numbers in stock as of 2026-10-28. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+238 XX3 83 XX	Local	Paúl
+238 XX2 02 XX	Local	Porto Novo
+238 XX5 45 XX	Local	Ponta do Sol
+238 XX6 43 XX	Local	Tarrafal de São Nicolau
+238 XX7 43 XX	Local	Lajedos/Alto Mira (Santo Antão Island)
+238 XX5 07 XX	Local	Ponta do Sol
+238 XX1 43 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX1 85 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande
+238 XX5 85 XX	Local	Ponta do Sol
+238 XX1 46 XX	Local	Ribeira Grande

Why choose a Cape Verde (+238) number

Mobile is how most of Africa gets online, pays bills and reaches companies, which makes a local number the usual first point of contact.

Whether you're selling to Cape Verdean customers, running a team out of Praia, or just need a Cape Verde number to handle sign-ups, a +238 line brings every conversation into one place.

Since it's a genuine number on the Cape Verde telephone network, ordinary calls and texts go through without issue — including the one-time passcodes and verification SMS that apps and websites send.

Everything included with your Cape Verde number

Get as many SMS as you need — codes, alerts, replies, all of it
Send off up to 500 texts monthly
Place outgoing calls for up to 1,000 minutes monthly
Answer unlimited calls from Cape Verde or from abroad
Hook it into Zoiper, Linphone, 3CX or Asterisk via SIP
Route calls straight to your own mobile
Dial right from your browser — no install required
No lock-in contract; hang onto the number for as long as you like

Compatible with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Being fully SMS-capable, a Cape Verde number from SMS Conecta handles account verification across messaging apps, social networks, marketplaces and email providers alike — WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail included.

Codes show up instantly, and the voice-call option is there too if you'd rather use it. If an app won't take the number, our replacement guarantee lets you swap it for a new one free within 7 days.

Searching for a Cape Verde virtual number?

When people search for a Cape Verde virtual number, what they usually want is a +238 number they can use online — no SIM card, no trip to Cape Verde required. That's exactly what SMS Conecta delivers, except it's a genuine number drawn from the Cape Verde numbering plan, not an app-only line or some shared pool.

You can run it from your dashboard, through any SIP app, or forwarded to your own phone, and it takes standard SMS and voice calls just the same — which is exactly why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes come through as they would on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Cape Verde number types and pricing

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited inbound SMS & calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	20
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited inbound SMS & calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	17

Cape Verde numbers currently in stock

At this moment, 37 Cape Verde numbers sit ready to be assigned — 20 mobile, 17 local. Local numbers carry a Praia identity, while mobile numbers come from national mobile ranges.

A sample of what's available today: +238 XX1 11 XX (mobile); +238 XX3 83 XX (local). Those XX digits get revealed the moment a number becomes yours.

How Cape Verde phone numbers are formatted

Cape Verde's country code is +238. Written in international (E.164) format, a Cape Verde number is +238 plus 7 digits — +238 XX1 11 XX, for instance.

After the number belongs to you, list it in +238 format across your website, invoices and messaging profiles so it works equally well for Cape Verdean contacts and international ones.

Dialing Cape Verde and caller ID

Dialing from the United States or Canada: use 011 238 then the 7-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: use 00 238 then the number. On any mobile phone, +238 works no matter where you are.

You can spend your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes calling Cape Verde or anywhere else, with your +238 number showing up as the caller ID the whole time.

Steps to get a Cape Verde number

Grab your Cape Verde number off the live list.
Settle up from your SMS Conecta wallet — USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana.
Put it to work right away for SMS, calls, WhatsApp and more.

Who Cape Verde numbers are for

Startups piloting demand inside Cape Verde
Consultants working with Cape Verdean clients remotely
A separate line dedicated to WhatsApp Business or Telegram
Two-factor authentication on business accounts
Cape Verdean expats staying reachable back home
Outbound sales calls with a local caller ID

Paying whether you're in Cape Verde or elsewhere

All pricing is in US dollars, settled with USDT or USDC, so card fees and CVE conversion never enter the picture. Fund your wallet once and renewals bill themselves automatically.

Our 7-day replacement guarantee

Purchase without worry: within the 7 days after you buy, you're free to trade your Cape Verde number for a new one at no charge, up to 2 times, if it falls short for the apps you're relying on.

If a refund suits you better: provided the number remains untouched (zero calls, zero SMS), a single click within 7 days sends the entire amount back to your wallet.

Cape Verde phone numbers — FAQ

Is this really a working Cape Verde phone number?

Yes — an authentic Cape Verde number carrying the +238 country code. It rings and takes texts exactly like any other Cape Verdean line would.

Will a Cape Verde number work for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes — every Cape Verde number takes in the SMS and calls that WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google rely on for verification. If an app ever turns your number down, you get a free replacement within 7 days.

What's the price of a Cape Verde phone number?

Cape Verde numbers start from just $1.80 a month on our annual plan ($21.60 charged once a year). There's no setup fee, and every plan bundles unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What do you actually get with a Cape Verde number?

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

Do I have to be based in Cape Verde to order a +238 number?

No. a Cape Verde number can be ordered online with nothing but an email address, and used from any country you like.

For how long can I hold onto my Cape Verde number?

As long as you'd like. Renewal happens automatically from your wallet — leave auto-renew switched on and the number remains yours year after year.

What country code does Cape Verde use?

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

How many Cape Verde numbers are currently in stock?

37 at this moment (20 mobile, 17 local). Stock shifts daily — the list up top on this page updates live.

How fast does the number go live?

Most numbers go live within minutes of payment clearing. The full number and SIP credentials show up in your dashboard the moment it's active.

What happens if the number just isn't working out?

You've got double protection: our 7-day replacement guarantee trades it in for a new number at no cost (up to 2 times), and if the number was never used you can take a full refund within 7 days instead — no questions asked.

What types of numbers can I get in Cape Verde?

At present: mobile, local. This page shows live stock, and every type carries the same allowances plus the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Does a Cape Verde number take calls too, or just SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls have no limit, same as incoming SMS. They'll ring through the web dialer in your dashboard, any SIP app or PBX, or whichever phone you've forwarded them to.