How to call the Gambia from the UK
- From mobile
- +220 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 220 xxx xxxx
From $1.03/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Gambia from the UK
How to make a call to the Gambia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a UK mobile, + takes the place of 00, so +220 and 00 220 reach the same number.
- 00The UK exit code
- 220Country code of the Gambia
- 43Serekunda
- xx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +220 xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +220 566 1234
- Mobile
- +220 566 1234
- Landline
- 00 220 566 1234
Main area codes in the Gambia
The area code comes right after 220, then the local number
- Serekunda00 22043then the local number
- Brikama00 2204448then the local number
- Bakau00 220449then the local number
- Banjul00 22042then the local number
- Farafenni00 2204457then the local number
- Soma00 220553then the local number
- Basse Santa Su00 2204456then the local number
Before you call the Gambia
Save Gambian contacts with +220
A contact saved as +220 works from a UK mobile at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 220
- Dial the number
Calling the Gambia cell phones
Mobiles take the same 00 220 or +220, then a 7-digit number.
Check your O2 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 blocks international calls, so the call fails. Raise the cap, or type the number in the dialer above.
Calling the Gambia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Gambia for $1.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan with the Gambia. O2 needs the £15 Big Bundle, and Vodafone needs its International add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $1.20 landline$1.03 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.92 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 time difference is 1 hour from March to October, because only the UK changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour behind London
- October to March: the same time as London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Gambia fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to the Gambia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The + sign does not dial on your phone
Questions
How to call the Gambia from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +220, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to the Gambia included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes the Gambia in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Gambia from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Serekunda from the UK?
For Serekunda, dial 00 220 43, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the Gambia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 220. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +220 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 220 and the number
Can I call the Gambia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 220 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Gambia
Why isn't my call going through to the Gambia?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the + sign does not dial on your phone. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to the Gambia from the UK?
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 to call the Gambia from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the Gambia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Gambia landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 220, then the number
When is the best time to call the Gambia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Gambia. March to October: 1 hour behind London. October to March: the same time as London
How do I call the Gambia from the UK on an international call to the Gambia?
Dial 00 220, then the number. From a mobile, +220 works too