What is Mauritania's country code?
The country code for Mauritania is +222.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Mauritania?
- International format (recommended)
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+222 [local number]Example:
+222 22 12 34 56 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+222followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
222, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Mauritania numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Mauritania?
Africa/Abidjan
Good time to call
01:05 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Mauritania?
International calls to Mauritania vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $1.09/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 64% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 64% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 64% more |
| DialHard | $1.09 | Save ~64% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling Mauritania
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Frequently asked questions
Is +222 a mobile or landline code?
+222 is the country code for all of Mauritania—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Mauritania connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +222 (not 00222 or 222)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Mauritania number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +222 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.