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How to Call Senegal from the United States

Country code +221 — Dial 011 221 70 XXX XX XX from a US landline or +221 70 XXX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+221
Senegal Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 221, the country code of Senegal.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, exactly as written: Senegal has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Senegal From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 70 XXX XX XX 011 221 70 XXX XX XX +221 70 XXX XX XX
Landline 30 XXX XX XX 011 221 30 XXX XX XX +221 30 XXX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 70–72 or 75–79. More number types: Senegal phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Senegal had 124 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 Senegal mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Senegal

Best Time to Call

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

Senegal 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
Senegal
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Senegal from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 221, then the number: 011 221 70 XXX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +221 70 XXX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Senegal?
No. Senegal has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +221 exactly as written, for example +221 70 XXX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Senegal?
9 digits after the country code +221. Mobile numbers start with 70–72 or 75–79.
What time should I call Senegal from the US?
Senegal is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Dakar). 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. Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegal?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Senegal mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Senegal Quick Info
Country Code +221
ISO Code SN
Capital Dakar
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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