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How to Call Mauritania from the United States

Country code +222 — Dial 011 222 22 XX XX XX from a US landline or +222 22 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+222
Mauritania Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 222, the country code of Mauritania.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Mauritania has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Mauritania From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 22 XX XX XX 011 222 22 XX XX XX +222 22 XX XX XX
Landline 35 XX XX XX 011 222 35 XX XX XX +222 35 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 20–24, 26–29, 30–34, 36–39, 40–44 or 46–49. More number types: Mauritania phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Mauritania had 92 mobile subscriptions and 0.3 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 Mauritania mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Mauritania

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Nouakchott, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). Mauritania doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Mauritania is on UTC+0, 4 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 (EDT)
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UTC-4
+4h
Mauritania
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Mauritania from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 222, then the number: 011 222 22 XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +222 22 XX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Mauritania?
No. Mauritania has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +222 exactly as written, for example +222 22 XX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Mauritania?
8 digits after the country code +222. Mobile numbers start with 20–24, 26–29, 30–34, 36–39, 40–44 or 46–49.
What time should I call Mauritania from the US?
Mauritania is 4 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Nouakchott). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT, or 2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Mauritania 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritania?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Mauritania mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Mauritania Quick Info
Country Code +222
ISO Code MR
Capital Nouakchott
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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