How to call Mauritania
- From mobile
- +222 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 222 xx xx xx xx
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How to call Mauritania from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Mauritania from abroad
How to make a call to Mauritania from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. No trunk prefix follows +222, so the 8 digits go in exactly as written.
- 00Exit code
- 222Country code of Mauritania
- xx xx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Mauritania
00 or 011 before 222
How do you call Mauritania? How to call to Mauritania depends on your exit code.
- Most countries00 222
- US and Canada011 222
Landline or mobile by first digits
How to call Mauritania number by kind: the first digits of the 8 show it.
- Landline+222 25, 35, or 45
- Mobile+222 2, 3, or 4
How Mauritania phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Mauritania number has 8 digits after +222
- Landlines
- Starts with 25, 35, or 45. The first digit names the network: Chinguitel, Mattel, or Mauritel
- Mobiles
- Starts with 2, 3, or 4, but never 25, 35, or 45. Each first digit is one network: Chinguitel, Mattel, or Mauritel
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800. These numbers serve callers inside Mauritania only and cannot be reached from outside the country
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When to call Mauritania
The time now in Mauritania, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes only when your own country moves its clocks, as Mauritania keeps one clock all year.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Mauritania
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov28Independence DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday
- May1Labor DaySaturday
- May16Eid al-Adha (estimated)Sunday
Why a call to Mauritania fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Mauritania, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 800 serve callers inside Mauritania only. They do not connect from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Mauritania from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 222 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 222?
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 Mauritania mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +222, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Mauritania not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Mauritania now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Mauritania. Most of Mauritania keeps the time of Nouakchott. Mauritania has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Mauritania?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Mauritania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Mauritania 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 +222 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 222 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Mauritania?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Mauritania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Mauritania?
Dial your exit code, then 222 and the 8-digit number
What's the best way to call Mauritania?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Mauritania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make an internet call to Mauritania number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Mauritania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser