Senegal +221
To call Senegal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 221, then the local number. In full: +221 70 123 45 67.
The country calling code for Senegal is +221. A number starting +221 or 00221 is a call to or from Senegal. From abroad: +221 70 123 45 67.
To call Senegal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 221, then the local number as is. The +221 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Senegal from abroad
011 221 70 123 45 6700 221 70 123 45 670011 221 70 123 45 67+221 70 123 45 6770 123 45 67 is a real-format Senegal mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Senegal area codes
In Senegal, landlines usually include an area code after +221 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
30 101 23 45from abroad+221 30 101 23 4570 123 45 67from abroad+221 70 123 45 67Landline numbers in Senegal have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 7. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +221.
Calling abroad from Senegal
To call another country from Senegal, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Senegal to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Senegal number in international format is written +221 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Senegal
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Senegal 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 +221?
Senegal has the country calling code +221.
How do I call Senegal from the United States?
Dial 011, then 221, then the local number as is — for example 011 70 123 45 67.
What does +221 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Senegal. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +221 mobile or landline?
The +221 code identifies the country, not the line type; Senegal landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Senegal
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Senegal. The largest is Orange, with about 9.94 million subscribers (31 Dec 2015). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Sonatel, Orange S.A. (52.2%)
Owned by Teyliom, NJJ and AXIAN
Owned by Sudatel
Owned by CSU
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Senegal: LTE, LTE 1800, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2015-09-01, a transfer takes about MNP goes nearly online, max −24 hours day(s) and costs free.
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.
Getting a SIM card in Senegal
What visitors and new residents need to know before buying a local SIM or eSIM in Senegal, with a source for each point.
Buying a SIM as a visitor
Subscriber identification is mandatory (ARTP). Numbers not correctly identified were restricted on 18 March 2025 and suspended on 31 March 2025. Accepted documents for foreigners not verified.
Source: artp.sn
Scam calls and texts
No dedicated national scam-reporting channel verified. The regulator ARTP takes consumer reports via its toll-free number 800 800 200 and the 'ARTP Sama Réseau' app.
Source: artp.sn
Emergency numbers
Police 17, Fire brigade (sapeurs-pompiers) 18, SAMU (ambulance) 1515.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Checked on 28 September 2026 against the sources linked on each card (regulators, government portals and operators first). SIM and ID rules change often: confirm with the operator before you travel.
Staying connected in Senegal
With 124 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Senegal has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 60 % 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.
Free and premium numbers in Senegal
+221 800 12 34 56Free from inside Senegal (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+221 884 12 34 56Surcharged services — ranges starting with 884–889. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Senegal via Google libphonenumber.
Guinea +224
Mauritania +222
Guinea-Bissau +245
Gambia +220
Mali +223