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How to Call Gambia from the United States

Country code +220 — Dial 011 220 30X XXXX from a US landline or +220 30X XXXX from a mobile phone.

+220
Gambia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 220, the country code of the Gambia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 or 9 digits, exactly as written: Gambia has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Gambia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 30X XXXX 011 220 30X XXXX +220 30X XXXX
Landline (Baja Kunda/Basse/Fatoto/Gambisara/Garawol/Misera/Sambakunda/Sudowol) 566 XXXX 011 220 566 XXXX +220 566 XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Gambia phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

The Gambia had 126 mobile subscriptions and 1.6 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Gambia mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Gambia

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Banjul, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST). The Gambia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

The Gambia is on UTC+0, 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+5h
Gambia
--:--
UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Gambia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 220, then the number: 011 220 30X XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +220 30X XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling the Gambia?
No. Gambia has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +220 exactly as written, for example +220 30X XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in the Gambia?
7 or 9 digits after the country code +220.
What time should I call the Gambia from the US?
The Gambia is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Banjul). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST on the West Coast. The Gambia doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in the Gambia call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call the Gambia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Gambia Quick Info
Country Code +220
ISO Code GM
Capital Banjul
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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