Area Code 302 – Accra

Overview

The +233 302 area code is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Greater Accra Region, specifically designated for the capital city, Accra, and its immediate metropolitan area. This geographic code is assigned to fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines, ISDN, and some fixed wireless or VoIP-based local loop services. As part of Ghana's national numbering plan, the 302 code is used for both local and international calls, and it is distinct from mobile prefixes (e.g., 024, 026, 054) which are non-geographic.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 302 code covers the Accra Metropolitan Assembly area, which includes central business districts such as the Central Business District (CBD), Osu, Labone, Cantonments, Ridge, and East Legon, as well as surrounding suburbs within the Greater Accra Region. This region is the political and economic hub of Ghana, housing government ministries, foreign embassies, corporate headquarters, and major financial institutions. The code is administered by the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana, which oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats

When dialing a number within the 302 area code, the local format is typically an 8-digit number, with the NDC '302' followed by a 5-digit subscriber number (e.g., 302 12345). For calls made within Accra (i.e., from another fixed line in the same area code), callers may use the 8-digit number without the trunk prefix '0'. For calls from other regions within Ghana, the full national format is used: 0 302 12345. International callers must use the country code for Ghana (+233) and omit the leading '0': +233 302 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Accra geographic area; the 302 code remains the sole fixed-line code for the capital. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over IP networks, but they retain the geographic identity. Callers should be aware that while mobile numbers in Ghana are portable, geographic numbers are generally tied to the physical location of the exchange, and number portability for fixed lines is limited. For international callers, it is essential to use the correct country code and drop the trunk prefix '0' to avoid call routing errors.

Caller Instructions

Local callers (within Accra): Dial the 8-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 302 12345).
National callers (outside Accra): Dial 0 302 12345.
International callers: Dial +233 302 12345 (or your country's exit code, then 233 302 12345).

For businesses and residents in Accra, the 302 code is essential for establishing a local presence. When listing a number on websites or marketing materials, always use the international format to ensure accessibility from abroad.