Country Code +221

Senegal uses the international dialing code +221

+221

Which Country Has Code +221?

Senegal uses the international dialing code +221.

How to Call a +221 Number from the US

Numbers in Senegal have 9 digits after +221. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 70–72 or 75–79	`011 221 70 XXX XX XX`	`+221 70 XXX XX XX`
Landline starts with 30, 32–33 or 36	`011 221 30 XXX XX XX`	`+221 30 XXX XX XX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 221 800 XX XX XX`	`+221 800 XX XX XX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Senegal phone number format.

Got a Call From +221?

A number starting with +221 is registered in Senegal. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +221 number

•Mobile if the digits after +221 start with 70–72 or 75–79 (+221 70 XXX XX XX).
•Premium rate if it starts with 88 after +221: never call these back.
•Local time: 8:17 PM in Dakar 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.

Country Code +221 FAQ

Which country has country code 221?

+221 is the country code of Senegal. Numbers have 9 digits after +221.

Is a +221 number a mobile or a landline?

In Senegal, mobile numbers start with 70–72 or 75–79 after +221, for example +221 70 XXX XX XX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.

What time is it in Senegal right now?

It is 8:17 PM on Friday in Dakar (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.

Are some +221 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Senegal, premium-rate numbers start with 88 after +221. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +221 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 221 70 XXX XX XX. From a mobile, dial +221 70 XXX XX XX.

I got a call from +221. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +221 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Senegal Quick Info

Country	Senegal
Dialing Code	+221
ISO-2 Code	`sn`
ISO-3 Code	`SEN`
Capital	Dakar
Continent	Africa
Population	18,931,966
Currency	CFA franc
Domain	`sn`

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Time in Dakar

8:17 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).