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Gambia Country Code +220

Complete guide to calling Gambia from the US and abroad

ISO-2: GM ISO-3: GMB Africa Capital: Banjul

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+220
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 220 + area + number
Country TLD
.gm

Geography

Capital
Banjul
Continent
Africa
Area
11,300 km²
Population
2,822,093
Currency
Gambian dalasi
Languages
English (official language), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:14 AM
Time Zone
UTC+0
Mobile Penetration
126.2%
Internet Penetration
49.5%
Fixed-line Penetration
1.6%

How to Call Gambia from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Gambia from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
220
Gambia
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 220 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+220 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Gambia

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Gambia yet. From the US, dial 011 + 220 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Gambia uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Guinea-Bissau flag

Guinea-Bissau

+245 Guinea flag

Guinea

+224 Senegal flag

Senegal

+221 Sierra Leone flag

Sierra Leone

+232 Mali flag

Mali

+223 Liberia flag

Liberia

+231 Mauritania flag

Mauritania

+222 Cape Verde flag

Cape Verde

+238

Telecommunications in Gambia

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 126.2 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 3,484,313 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 1.6 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 44,127 2024
Internet users (% of population) 49.5 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 126.2%
Fixed-line 1.6%
Internet 49.5%

Gambia on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Banjul.

Flag of Gambia

Flag of Gambia

The national flag of Gambia. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Gambia

Area

11,300 km²

4,363 sq mi

Coastline

80 km

Highest point

unnamed elevation 63 m; 3 km southeast of the town of Sabi

Lowest point

Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May)
Terrain:
Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills
Natural resources:
Fish, Clay, Silica sand, Titanium (rutile and ilmenite), Tin, Zircon
Land borders:
Senegal
Land use:
agricultural 62.6% (arable 43.5%), forest 22% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Gambia

GDP

$2.6 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$919 (2025)

Growth

5.9% (2025)

Inflation

11.6% (2024)

Unemployment

6.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.524 (#170 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Dalasi (GMD)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 24%, Industry 16%, Services 53% (2025)
Top exports:
Oil seeds (34%), Mineral fuels and oil (28%), Sugar (16%), Fruit and nuts (4%), Machinery and computers (3%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (32%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Cereals (10%), Salt, stone and cement (6%), Machinery and computers (4%)
Main export markets:
China (36%), Mali (25%), Guinea-Bissau (15%), Senegal (12%), India (4%)
Main suppliers:
Senegal (21%), China (9%), Russian Federation (5%), India (5%), Liberia (4%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gambia

What is the country code for Gambia?
The country code for Gambia is +220.
How do I call Gambia from the US?
To call Gambia from the US, dial 011 + 220 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +220 instead of 011.
What time is it in Gambia?
The current time in Gambia is 9:14 AM (UTC+0).
What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul.