Senegal +221
To call Senegal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 221, then the local number. Written 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 network codes in Senegal
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Senegal has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrangeSonatel, Orange S.A. (52.2%) | 608-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 9.94 M31 Dec 2015 |
| FreeTeyliom, NJJ and AXIAN | 608-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 3.36 M31 Dec 2015 |
| ExpressoSudatel | 608-03 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 3.19 M31 Dec 2015 |
| Hayo TelecomCSU | — | — | 0.48 M31 Dec 2015 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2015-09-01
- Porting time
- MNP goes nearly online, max −24 hours day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Senegal number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Senegal
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Senegal, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | 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.artp.sn |
|---|---|
| Reporting scam calls | 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.artp.sn |
| Emergency numbers | Police 17, Fire brigade (sapeurs-pompiers) 18, SAMU (ambulance) 1515.en.wikipedia.org |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.