Senegal (+221) phone prefix handbook.
The +221 prefix covers West Africa's most politically stable gateway — from Dakar's Atlantic coast economy to the historic Sahel interior. Here's the verified Senegal country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Senegalese routes.
Senegal at a glance.
The geography, area codes and GMT time zone you need before placing your first call into Senegal.
Senegal country information
Every route into Senegalese lines.
Landline, mobile or business VoIP — the +221 prefix reaches Dakar, Thiès and all regions. Pick what fits your traffic.
Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones
Dial Senegal directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +221, and finally the local number.
International calling cards for Senegal
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Senegal. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
VoIP services for contacting Senegal
VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Senegal over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
What shapes Senegalese voice traffic, Atlantic Africa's hub.
The fundamentals behind calls to and from Senegal — the +221 code, Dakar, the GMT zone and the area-code plan.
How to call Senegal.
A Senegalese number is nine digits dialled in full. Here's the anatomy and dialling order.
Number anatomy
Start with the exit prefix
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Add the Senegal code
Dial +221. This identifies Senegal on the global telephone network.
Enter the area or mobile prefix
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
Finish with the subscriber number
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Dakar or elsewhere.
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FAQ
Calling Senegal, answered.
What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Senegal on +221.
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