How to call Senegal
- From mobile
- +221 xx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 221 xx xxx xx xx
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How to call Senegal from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Senegal from abroad
How to make a call to Senegal from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Senegal has no trunk prefix, so you dial all 9 digits after +221 and drop no 0.
- 00Exit code
- 221Country code of Senegal
- 7x xxx xx xxMobile 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 Senegal
Dakar and the rest by landline
A landline keeps its area code inside the 9 digits, then 6 more digits follow.
- Dakar+221 338
- Outside Dakar+221 339
Start digits show the number type
The first digits after +221 tell you the kind of number. Toll-free 800 numbers often fail from abroad.
- Landline+221 3
- Mobile+221 7
- Toll-free+221 800
How Senegal phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Senegal number has 9 digits after +221
- Landlines
- Starts with 3
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800. Senegal's own free help lines, such as 800 00 20 20, use this range
Want to call Senegal?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Senegal
The time now in Senegal, and the best hours to call. Senegal never changes its clock, so a time difference with you moves only when your own country changes its clock.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Senegal
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
- Apr4Independence DaySunday
Why a call to Senegal fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
Dial 00, then 221, then all 9 digits of the number. Senegal has no trunk prefix to drop. From the US or Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Senegal's toll-free help lines, such as 800 00 20 20, start with 800. Numbers like this often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Senegal from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 221 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 221?
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 a Senegal mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +221, then the 9-digit number
How to call to Senegal from a mobile phone?
From a mobile in any country, dial +221, then the 9-digit number
How do you call Senegal 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
How to call Senegal number from a browser?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Senegal. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Why does my call to Senegal 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 Senegal now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Senegal. Most of Senegal keeps the time of Dakar. Senegal has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Senegal?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Senegal. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Senegal, or a free call to a Senegal 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 +221 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 221 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Senegal?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Senegal needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Senegal 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
How do I call a Senegal number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Senegal. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is an internet call to Senegal possible?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Senegal needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Senegal?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Senegal. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call