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Mauritania Phone Number Format

Country code +222 — Complete guide to Mauritania phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Mauritania Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Mauritania have 8 digits after the country code +222. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (22 XX XX XX) and after the country code (+222 22 XX XX XX).

Country code+222
Digits after +2228 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with 20–24, 26–29, 30–34, 36–39, 40–44 or 46–49
Exit code (to call abroad from Mauritania)00
Dial from the US011 222 22 XX XX XX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

8 digits after +222, starting with 20–24, 26–29, 30–34, 36–39, 40–44 or 46–49.

22 XX XX XX at home
+222 22 XX XX XX international
Landline numbers

8 digits after +222.

35 XX XX XX at home
+222 35 XX XX XX international

Mauritania Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 20–24, 26–29, 30–34, 36–39, 40–44 or 46–49 22 XX XX XX +222 22 XX XX XX 011 222 22 XX XX XX
Landline 25, 35 or 45 35 XX XX XX +222 35 XX XX XX 011 222 35 XX XX XX
Toll-free 80 80 XX XX XX +222 80 XX XX XX 011 222 80 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Mauritania? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Mauritania numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +222 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +222 instead of 011 222.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Mauritania have 8 digits after +222. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +222 prefix so they work from any country.

Mauritania Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Mauritania have?

Phone numbers in Mauritania have 8 digits after the country code +222.

What do mobile numbers in Mauritania start with?

Mobile numbers in Mauritania start with 20–24, 26–29, 30–34, 36–39, 40–44 or 46–49, for example 22 XX XX XX.

How do I write a phone number from Mauritania in international format?

Start with +222, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 22 XX XX XX at home becomes +222 22 XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 222 22 XX XX XX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Mauritania?

Toll-free numbers in Mauritania start with 80, for example 80 XX XX XX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Mauritania?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Mauritania Quick Info
Country Code +222
ISO Code MR
Capital Nouakchott
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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