ISO
SN / SEN
Senegal
+221
Capital
Dakar
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC
Currency
XOF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
16,743,927 · French
🕐 Current time in Senegal
UTC
Dakar
-
UTC
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Common formats for +221
The country code for Senegal can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+221- international E.164 format (with plus sign)221- digits only (often typed in search)00221- with European exit code (00)011 221- with US exit code (011)00 221 XX XXX XX XX- full landline example+221 7X XXX XX XX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 221 + area + number
Landline:
00 221 XX XXX XX XX · Mobile: +221 7X XXX XX XXFrom Europe →
00 + 221 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 221, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 221 XX XXX XX XX |
+221 7X XXX XX XX |
United Kingdom
|
00 221 XX XXX XX XX |
+221 7X XXX XX XX |
Australia
|
0011 221 XX XXX XX XX |
+221 7X XXX XX XX |
Canada
|
011 221 XX XXX XX XX |
+221 7X XXX XX XX |
India
|
00 221 XX XXX XX XX |
+221 7X XXX XX XX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
338 |
Dakar |
3393 |
Outside Dakar |
3394 |
Outside Dakar |
3395 |
Outside Dakar |
3396 |
Outside Dakar |
3397 |
Outside Dakar |
3398 |
Outside Dakar |
3399 |
Outside Dakar |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some romance and advance-fee scams targeting French speakers.
Common scam types from +221
- Romance
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +221
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +221?
The country code +221 belongs to Senegal.
Is +221 a scam?
+221 is the legitimate country code for Senegal. The scam risk level is medium. Some romance and advance-fee scams targeting French speakers.
How to call Senegal from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 221 + local number. From a US cell: dial +221 + local number.
