How to call Senegal from France
- From mobile
- +221 xx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 221 xx xxx xx xx
From $0.57/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Senegal from France
How to make a call to Senegal from France: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Senegal number has 9 digits, and the first 3 are the area code.
- 00France exit code
- 221Country code of Senegal
- 338Dakar
- xxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +221 xx xxx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +221 30 101 23 45
- Mobile
- +221 30 101 23 45
- Landline
- 00 221 30 101 23 45
Main area codes in Senegal
The area code comes right after 221, then the local number
- Dakar00 221338then 6 digits
- Outside Dakar00 221339then 6 digits
Before you call Senegal
Pick the code for Dakar
Dakar and the rest of Senegal take different codes, then 6 more digits.
- Dakar00 221 338
- Outside Dakar00 221 339
Save Senegal contacts with +221
How do I call Senegal from France? Save the contact as +221 and 9 digits. Calling Senegal cell phones then works at home and abroad.
- +221Senegal
- xxxxxxxxx9 digits
Check the time difference
Senegal is 1 hour behind Paris in winter, so check the time difference before you call.
Calling Senegal from France without an international plan
Suparelay calls Senegal for $0.57/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in France charge up to $2.24/min. Check your plan name in the table: only named plans of Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, and sfr include Senegal.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.57 landline$0.61 mobile |
 | $1.58 |
 | No rate published$1.52 with plan |
 | $2.24 |
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 keeps the same time all year, so the gap to Paris changes only when French clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours behind Paris
- October to March: 1 hour behind Paris
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Senegal fails
Free Forfait 2€ needs an option to call destinations outside the plan
On the Free Forfait 2€, calls from France to destinations outside the plan work only with the Option Internationale.
Free Mobile, Brochure tarifaire Forfaits mobilesEU roaming allowances do not cover calls from France to another EU country
Roam like at home covers calls you make while you travel in the EU. It does not cover a call from France to a number in another EU country. Check the international allowance of your plan before you call.
Arcep, Bilan 2024 de la plateforme J’alerte l’Arcep, page 25From any country, a call to Senegal also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Senegal from France cell phone or mobile?
Dial +221, then the number. It works from any mobile in France
Are calls to Senegal included in France phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in France that we checked includes Senegal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Senegal from France?
With no plan, carriers in France charge up to $2.24 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Dakar from France?
For Dakar, dial 00 221 338, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Senegal?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 221. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +221 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 221 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Senegal on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 221 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Senegal
Why isn't my call going through to Senegal?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Senegal from France for free, and is there a free call to Senegal?
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 Senegal from France on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Senegal without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Senegal landline from France?
From a landline in France, dial 00 221, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Senegal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Senegal. March to October: 2 hours behind Paris. October to March: 1 hour behind Paris
How to make an international call to Senegal?
Dial 00 221, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +221 works too