Area Code 3622 – Hohoe

Overview of Area Code 03622 (Hohoe)

Area code 03622 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Hohoe area in the Volta Region of Ghana. Under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan, the full country calling code for Ghana is +233, and the national significant number (NSN) for fixed-line subscribers in Hohoe consists of the NDC (03622) followed by a subscriber number. When dialed internationally, the leading zero of the NDC is dropped, so the number appears as +233 3622 XXX XXX.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Hohoe is the administrative capital of the Hohoe Municipal District, located in the central part of the Volta Region. The code serves the urban and peri-urban areas of Hohoe town and surrounding communities, including but not limited to Gbi, Alavanyo, and Kpando (though Kpando may have its own code). The Volta Region is known for its mountainous terrain and proximity to the Togo border. The 03622 prefix is allocated to fixed-line services, typically provided by the national incumbent operator and other licensed fixed-line carriers.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

• Local (within Ghana): To call a Hohoe fixed-line number from another part of Ghana, dial 03622 XXX XXX. The trunk prefix '0' is required for all domestic calls to geographic numbers.
• International (from abroad): Callers outside Ghana should dial +233 3622 XXX XXX. The plus sign represents the international access code (00 in most countries), and the leading '0' of the NDC is omitted.
• Within Hohoe: Some local calls may be possible using only the subscriber number, but for clarity and consistency, the full NDC is recommended.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for Hohoe; the 03622 code is unique to the area. However, the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana periodically reviews numbering resources. If you are dialing from a mobile phone, the same rules apply: you must include the area code even if you are physically within the Hohoe area, unless you are certain that local 7-digit dialing is supported by your carrier.

Caller Guidance

For local callers within Ghana, always use the full 10-digit format (including the trunk prefix) to avoid misrouting. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and drop the leading zero. If you experience difficulties, confirm the subscriber number length, as fixed-line numbers in Ghana typically have 7 digits after the NDC, but some legacy numbers may be shorter.