What is Senegal's country code?
The country code for Senegal is +221.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Senegal?
- International format (recommended)
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+221 [local number]Example:
+221 70 123 45 67 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+221followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
221, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Senegal numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Senegal?
Africa/Abidjan
Good time to call
01:04 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Senegal?
International calls to Senegal vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.73/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 76% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 76% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 76% more |
| DialHard | $0.73 | Save ~76% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling Senegal
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Frequently asked questions
Is +221 a mobile or landline code?
+221 is the country code for all of Senegal—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 Senegal connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +221 (not 00221 or 221)
- 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 Senegal number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +221 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.