MTN Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify MTN Subscribers in Ghana
Wondering which network a phone number belongs to in Ghana? Every mobile operator in Ghana has a unique set of prefixes. In this guide, we list every MTN prefix (+233) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the MTN network — instantly.
MTN subscribers in Ghana can be identified by the following number prefixes (the first 3-4 digits after the country code +233):
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All MTN prefixes:
When you see a number like +233 024 XXXXXX, it is a 100% MTN line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +233. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the MTN prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other MTN prefix, it is an MTN line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Ghana should be dialed as from abroad.
- +233 024 847 1903 — starts with , which belongs to MTN. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +233 054 190 7568 — starts with , which belongs to MTN. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +233 055 762 1583 — starts with , which belongs to MTN. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +233 059 547 1360 — starts with , which belongs to MTN. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish MTN from other mobile networks in Ghana:
- MTN: 024, 054, 055, 059, 025
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Check the first 3-4 digits after the country code +233. If they match any prefix from the list above (, , etc.), the number belongs to MTN.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. MTN may receive additional prefixes as subscriber numbers grow. Always check for the latest prefix list.
Yes. Dial your country’s exit code (00 or 011), then +233, then the MTN number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Ghana from just €0.03/min.