How to call Gambia using the international calling code +220 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +220
Dial +220 when calling from outside Gambia.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+220 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+220 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Gambia is +220. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +220 followed by the local number.
In Gambia, the main languages spoken are English.
Gambia uses the following time zone: Africa/Abidjan. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Gambia directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Gambia phone number (+220) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +220 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Gambia. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).