How to call the Gambia from the US
- From mobile
- +220 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 220 xxx xxxx
From $1.03/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Gambia from the US
How to make a call to the Gambia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling the Gambia from the USA takes a 7-digit number after 220.
- 011The US exit code
- 220Country code of the Gambia
- xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 220 566 1234
Main area codes in the Gambia
The area code comes right after 220, then the local number
- Serekunda011 22043then the local number
- Brikama011 2204448then the local number
- Bakau011 220449then the local number
- Banjul011 22042then the local number
- Farafenni011 2204457then the local number
- Soma011 220553then the local number
- Basse Santa Su011 2204456then the local number
Before you call the Gambia
Dial a Gambian city by its code
The city code comes right after 220, then the local number.
- Serekunda011 220 43
- Banjul011 220 42
- Bakau011 220 449
- Brikama011 220 4448
Dial a landline from the US
Start with 011 from a landline. On a mobile, + replaces it.
- 011exit
- 220Gambia
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Save Gambian contacts with +220
Calling the Gambia cell phones works with a saved +220 contact. A call to the Gambia from the USA then needs no exit code.
Calling the Gambia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Gambia for $1.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes the Gambia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $1.20 landline$1.03 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.50 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.77 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.59 landline · $0.61 mobile + tax with plan |
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 to New York changes by 1 hour when US clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to November: 4 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Gambia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 do I call the Gambia from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +220, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to the Gambia included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the Gambia in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Gambia from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Serekunda from the USA?
For Serekunda, dial 011 220 43, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the Gambia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 call the Gambia from the USA for free?
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 USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 220, then the number
How to dial the Gambia from the USA on an international call to the Gambia?
Dial 011 220, then the number. From a mobile, +220 works too
When is the best time to call the Gambia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Gambia. March to November: 4 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 5 hours ahead of New York