+228 is the country code for Togo.
Every phone number in Togo starts with +228 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 228, then the full number.
- Time there
- Lome timeGreenwich Mean Time, UTC, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 228 90 11 23 45
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 228 90 11 23 45
- From Australia
- 0011 228 90 11 23 45
- From any mobile phone
- +228 90 11 23 45
- Inside Togo
- 90 11 23 45
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +228
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +228, such as +228 22 XX XX XX in Lome
Check a +228 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +228, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Togo start with 70, 71, 72, 78, 79, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98 or 99, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | +228 70 | Togo Telecom |
| 71 | +228 71 | Togo Telecom |
| 72 | +228 72 | Togo Telecom |
| 78 | +228 78 | Moov |
| 79 | +228 79 | Moov |
| 90 | +228 90 | Togo Telecom |
| 91 | +228 91 | Togo Telecom |
| 92 | +228 92 | Togo Telecom |
| 93 | +228 93 | Togo Telecom |
| 96 | +228 96 | Moov |
| 97 | +228 97 | Moov |
| 98 | +228 98 | Moov |
| 99 | +228 99 | Moov |
Togo Telecom started 70, 71, 72, 90, 91, 92 and 93 and Moov started 78, 79, 96, 97, 98 and 99. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
6 landline areas cover Togo, from 22 in Lome to 27 in Savannah region.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | +228 22 | Lome |
| 23 | +228 23 | Maritime region |
| 24 | +228 24 | Plateaux region |
| 25 | +228 25 | Central region |
| 26 | +228 26 | Kara region |
| 27 | +228 27 | Savannah region |
In Togo, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +228 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 90 11 23 45 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +228 90 11 23 45 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +22890112345 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +228 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Togo is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +228 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +228.
Which country uses the +228 country code?
Togo. Every phone number there starts with +228 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Togo from the US?
Dial 011, then 228, then the full number. A mobile number written 90 11 23 45 at home is dialed 011 228 90 11 23 45 from the US, or +228 90 11 23 45 from any mobile phone.
Is +228 the same as 00228?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Togo and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Togo?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +228, written 90 11 23 45 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 22 XX XX XX at home.
What are the area codes in Togo?
22 for Lome, 23 for Maritime region, 24 for Plateaux region, 25 for Central region, 26 for Kara region and 27 for Savannah region. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +228 in front.
What time is it in Togo?
Togo is on Greenwich Mean Time, UTC, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +228 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Togo and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.