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Cape Verde phone number validator & formatter

Check whether a Cape Verde number is valid, detect its line type, and convert it to E.164, international, or national format — instantly and free. Powered by Google's libphonenumber.

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Cape Verde phone number format

CountryCape Verde (CV)
Country calling code+238
Example number (international)+238 991 12 34
National format991 12 34
E.164 format+2389911234
RFC 3966 (tel: URI)tel:+2389911234
Example line typemobile

To dial a Cape Verde number from abroad, start with the country code +238 followed by the national subscriber number. In E.164 — the format every SMS gateway, CRM, and payment provider expects — the same number is stored as +2389911234: a leading +, the country code, and the national number with no spaces or separators.

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# Validate a Cape Verde number via the API
curl "https://phone-validation-and-formatting.p.rapidapi.com/v1/validate?number=%2B2389911234" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Host: phone-validation-and-formatting.p.rapidapi.com"

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Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Cape Verde?

The country calling code for Cape Verde is +238. A full number in international (E.164) form looks like +2389911234.

What does a valid Cape Verde phone number look like?

A typical Cape Verde mobile number is written +238 991 12 34 internationally, 991 12 34 nationally, or +2389911234 in E.164 format.

How do I validate a Cape Verde phone number in code?

Send one GET request to the Phone Validation API with the number and country code "CV". The response tells you whether it is valid, the line type, and every standard format. A free tier is available.

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