This is the telephone area code for Bolgatanga and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region, Ghana.
How to Call Bolgatanga from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 233 (Ghana country code)
- Dial the area code (38 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Bolgatanga from Germany
00 233 38 123 4567
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
233 = Ghana country code
38 = Bolgatanga area code (038 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Bolgatanga phone number
Quick Facts
Bolgatanga Area Code Coverage
The 038 area code covers Bolgatanga and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region:
Central Bolgatanga
CBD, Zuarungu, Soe, Tindonsobligo
North Bolgatanga
Navrongo, Paga, Kayoro, Chiana
South Bolgatanga
Bongo, Zorko, Sherigu, Bongo-Soe
East Bolgatanga
Tongo, Winkogo, Pelungu, Sekoti
West Bolgatanga
Nangodi, Duusi, Gowrie, Bawku
Craft Villages
Basket weaving centers, Leather craft, Pottery, Traditional textiles
Major Ghana Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Ghana
When calling Bolgatanga from these countries, use these exit codes:
Germany
00
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Burkina Faso
00
Togo
00
Netherlands
00