Area Code 3224 – Bekwai
The phone area code for Bekwai is 3224 (international format +2333224). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bekwai
Overview of Area Code 3224
Area code 3224 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bekwai area in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana, following the ITU-T E.164 international standard. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the Bekwai exchange area, which covers the town of Bekwai and its surrounding communities, including Kokofu, Jacobu, and other localities within the Bekwai Municipal District.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
Bekwai is a traditional administrative and commercial hub in the Ashanti Region, located approximately 30 kilometers south of Kumasi, the regional capital. The 3224 code serves both residential and business subscribers within this district. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line, and calls to 3224 numbers are routed to the local exchange serving the Bekwai area.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Bekwai from within Ghana, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local number length is typically 7 digits after the trunk prefix, making the full national significant number (NSN) 9 digits (including the leading 0). For example, a local number might be formatted as:
- National format: 0 3224 XXXXXX
- International format: +233 3224 XXXXXX
When calling from abroad, the leading 0 is omitted, and the country code +233 is used. For instance, to call a Bekwai number, you would dial +233 3224 XXXXXX.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Ghana, simply dial the 9-digit number starting with 0. For international callers, ensure you use the correct exit code for your country (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada) followed by 233 and the area code without the leading zero. It is important to note that as of the latest NCA guidelines, there are no overlay codes in the Bekwai area, so the 3224 code remains the sole geographic code for this region.
Service and Usage
Numbers under 3224 are primarily used for fixed-line telephony, including voice calls and legacy services. While mobile penetration is high in Ghana, fixed lines remain relevant for businesses, government offices, and internet services (DSL). The code is not portable to mobile networks; it is strictly associated with the fixed-line infrastructure of the Bekwai exchange.