How to call the Gambia
- From mobile
- +220 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 220 xxx xxxx
From $1.03/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the Gambia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Gambia from abroad
How to make a call to the Gambia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 220Country code of the Gambia
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call the Gambia
Add the city code after 220
Each city has its own code right after the country code.
- Serekunda+220 43
- Banjul+220 42
- Bakau+220 449
- Brikama+220 4448
Count the digits after 220
A number has 7 digits or 9 digits after 220, so check yours before you call.
- 7 digits+220 xxx xxxx
- 9 digits+220 xxx xxx xxx
Codes for three more towns
Dial the town code straight after +220. Type it in the dialer above.
- Farafenni+220 4457
- Basse Santa Su+220 4456
- Soma+220 553
How the Gambia phone numbers work
- Mobiles
- Starts with 83, 86, or 87. Each prefix names one network.
Want to call the Gambia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Gambia
The time now in the Gambia, and the best hours to call. The Gambia has no daylight saving time, so the time difference with your country changes only when yours does.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the Gambia
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Dec28Boxing Day (observed)Monday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb18Independence DayThursday
- Mar6Laylat al-Qadr (estimated)Saturday
Why a call to the Gambia fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
The Gambia has no 0 to drop from the number: 00 already works from here, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The + sign does not dial on your phone
Some phones and office lines need digits, not the + sign. Dial 00220 in place of +220 if the + does not connect.
Questions
How do I call the Gambia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 220 and the number
How do you call the Gambia, and how to call to the Gambia?
Dial your exit code, then 220 and the number
How to call the Gambia number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 220?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call the Gambia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +220, then the number
Why does my call to the Gambia not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the + sign does not dial on your phone. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Gambia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Gambia. Most of the Gambia keeps the time of Banjul. The Gambia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the Gambia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Gambia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to the Gambia mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +220 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 220 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to the Gambia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Gambia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to the Gambia?
The country code of the Gambia is +220
How do I make an internet call to the Gambia number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Gambia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What's the best way to call the Gambia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Gambia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call