Area Code 387 – Upper East Region
The phone area code for Upper East Region is 387 (international format +233387). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Upper East Region
Geographic Overview
The area code 387 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Upper East Region of Ghana. This region is situated in the northeastern part of the country and shares borders with Burkina Faso to the north and Togo to the east. The administrative capital is Bolgatanga, which is the primary city served by this code. Other significant towns within the 387 coverage area include Bawku, Navrongo, and Paga. The region is known for its cultural heritage and proximity to the Paga crocodile pond, a popular tourist attraction.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a fixed-line number within the Upper East Region, the local format is typically 8 digits in total, including the area code. For local calls within the same area code, callers may dial the 8-digit number directly. However, for calls from other regions within Ghana, the area code must be prefixed with the trunk prefix 0, resulting in the format 0 387 XXX XXX. For international callers, the country code for Ghana is +233, so the number should be dialed as +233 387 XXX XXX, omitting the leading zero.
Example Number
An example of a fixed-line number in Bolgatanga might be 0387 123 456. To call this number from abroad, you would dial +233 387 123 456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for the Upper East Region. The 387 code is exclusively used for geographic fixed-line services. However, due to the increasing penetration of mobile and VoIP services, some businesses may use non-geographic numbers, but 387 remains dedicated to traditional PSTN lines. Callers should be aware that fixed-line numbers in Ghana are not portable across geographic regions; if a business relocates outside the Upper East Region, they will typically need to acquire a new local number.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Ghana: Dial 0387 XXX XXX (including the trunk prefix 0) when calling from outside the Upper East Region. For callers within the same region, direct dialing of the 8-digit number may be possible, but it is safer to include the area code to avoid routing errors. For international callers: Dial +233 387 XXX XXX from any phone. Ensure that you replace the leading zero of the trunk prefix with the +233 country code. This applies to both landline and mobile calls.