Gambia +220
To call Gambia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 220, then the local number. In full: +220 301 2345.
The country calling code for Gambia is +220. A number starting +220 or 00220 is a call to or from Gambia. From abroad: +220 301 2345.
To call Gambia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 220, then the local number as is. The +220 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Gambia from abroad
011 220 301 234500 220 301 23450011 220 301 2345+220 301 2345301 2345 is a real-format Gambia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Gambia area codes
In Gambia, landlines usually include an area code after +220 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
566 1234from abroad+220 566 1234301 2345from abroad+220 301 2345Landline numbers in Gambia have 7 or 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 7 or 9 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +220.
Calling abroad from Gambia
To call another country from Gambia, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Gambia to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Gambia number in international format is written +220 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Gambia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Gambia for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +220?
Gambia has the country calling code +220.
How do I call Gambia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 220, then the local number as is — for example 011 301 2345.
What does +220 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Gambia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +220 mobile or landline?
The +220 code identifies the country, not the line type; Gambia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Gambia
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Gambia. The largest is Africell, with about 1.30 million subscribers (Jan 2015). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Africell Gambia LTD
Owned by Comium Group
Owned by Gambia Telecommunications Cellular Company Ltd
Owned by Qcell
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Gambia: 5G, LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Gambia
With 126 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Gambia has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 50 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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