Area Code 337 – Central Region

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +233 337 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Central Region of Ghana. This region is one of the country's sixteen administrative areas, with its capital at Cape Coast. The code covers the metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies within the region, including key commercial and administrative centers such as Cape Coast, Elmina, Saltpond, Winneba, and Agona Swedru. The Central Region is a significant hub for education, tourism, and trade, hosting the University of Cape Coast and the historic Cape Coast Castle.

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

Within Ghana, calls to numbers in the Central Region require dialing the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for fixed lines in this region is nine digits, comprising the area code (337) and a seven-digit subscriber number. For example, a local number might be formatted as 0 337 123 4567 for domestic calls.

For international callers, the country code for Ghana is +233. Therefore, the same number is dialed as +233 337 123 4567 from outside the country. The leading '0' of the trunk prefix is omitted in international format.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Ghana): Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix '0'. Example: 0 337 123 4567.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by Ghana's country code 233, then the area code 337 without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. Example: +233 337 123 4567.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Central Region; the 337 code is the sole geographic area code for fixed-line services in this area. However, as Ghana's telecommunications sector evolves, the National Communications Authority (NCA) may introduce overlays or number expansions to meet growing demand. Subscriber numbers are allocated to fixed-line operators, and number portability allows users to retain their numbers when switching providers, though geographic portability is limited to the same region.

When dialing from a mobile phone within Ghana, it is essential to include the area code even if the caller is in the same region, as mobile networks require the full national number for proper routing. For any assistance, contact your service provider or consult the NCA's numbering plan.