Country Code +220

Gambia uses the international dialing code +220

+220

Which Country Has Code +220?

Gambia flag Gambia uses the international dialing code +220.

Looking for US area code 220?

220 is also a US area code in Ohio. A US number looks like (220) XXX-XXXX or +1 220 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +220 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Gambia.

How to Call a +220 Number from the US

Numbers in the Gambia have 7 or 9 digits after +220. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile 011 220 30X XXXX +220 30X XXXX
Landline
starts with 42–44, 55–57, 80–83 or 88–89
011 220 566 XXXX +220 566 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Gambia phone number format.

Got a Call From +220?

A number starting with +220 is registered in Gambia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +220 number

  • •Mobile or landline? The number can't tell you: mobiles and landlines start with the same digits in the Gambia.
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +220 566 XXXX for Baja Kunda/Basse/Fatoto/Gambisara/Garawol/Misera/Sambakunda/Sudowol.
  • •Local time: 8:15 PM in Banjul right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +220 FAQ

Which country has country code 220?
+220 is the country code of the Gambia. Numbers have 7 or 9 digits after +220.
Is a +220 number a mobile or a landline?
You can't tell from the number: in the Gambia, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits.
What time is it in the Gambia right now?
It is 8:15 PM on Friday in Banjul (UTC+0), 4 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +220 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 220 30X XXXX. From a mobile, dial +220 30X XXXX.
I got a call from +220. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +220 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Gambia Quick Info

Country Gambia
Dialing Code +220
ISO-2 Code gm
ISO-3 Code GMB
Capital Banjul
Continent Africa
Population 2,822,093
Currency Gambian dalasi
Domain gm

Time in Banjul

8:15 PM

Friday · UTC+0 · 4 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT).