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Country code

Gambia Country Code +220

Dial +220 before the local number when calling the Gambia from your browser. Confirm the international shape below, then check rates and place the call in Talkala.

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Published rates · calls from United States

Landline $1.66/minMobile $1.66/min
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When to call

Local clocks usually follow Local time · UTC+00:00. If you do not know the recipient's hours, 09:00-18:00 Gambia time is a reasonable courtesy window.

Dial prefix

+220

Country abbreviationGM

Full international shape

+220 + area code + local number

Dialing format

+220 + area code + local number

Region

Africa

Best business window

09:00-18:00 Gambia time

Languages

English

How to use the the Gambia country code

  1. Sign in to Talkala in your browser and allow microphone access when your browser prompts you.
  2. Enter +220, then the full local number for the Gambia — drop domestic trunk prefixes that only apply inside the country ( reference shape: +220 + area code + local number).
  3. Confirm the quoted rate for your line type (landline vs mobile can differ), then place the call. Use Call the Gambia online to jump straight into the dialer with context for this destination.

Start with +220, then enter the area code, mobile prefix, or subscriber number exactly as the destination format requires. If the local number starts with a domestic trunk prefix, check the international format before keeping it.

  • Country calling code: +220
  • International format: +220 + area code + local number
  • Country abbreviation: GM (often used on mail and official forms)
  • Main time context: Local time / UTC+00:00

Example numbers for the Gambia

These examples show the number shape to expect. Use them as format guidance, not as numbers to call.

International example+2203012345
Landline example566 1234
Mobile example301 2345

Country information before you call

Time zones

Local time / UTC+00:00

Numbering note

No mobile-portability flag in libphonenumber metadata; prefix-based type inference is more stable than carrier inference, but still needs metadata refreshes.

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Common questions

Related questions

What is the the Gambia country calling code?

The ITU country calling code for the Gambia is +220. Add it before the local number when dialing internationally.

How do I dial the Gambia from another country?

Use the international access prefix from where you are calling (often 00 or +), then +220, then the full local number without any domestic-only trunk prefix. Full shape for reference: +220 + area code + local number.

Do landline and mobile rates to the Gambia differ?

Often yes. Talkala quotes separate retail rates for landline and mobile destinations when both are published. The rate that applies depends on the line type you dial.

What are Talkala's published rates to the Gambia?

For the default public pricing origin (United States), landline is $1.66/min and mobile is $1.66/min. Open the the Gambia country guide for full context; rates update as the catalog changes.

Is there a free trial minute?

Talkala may offer a narrow launch promotion for eligible accounts. Whether it applies depends on your balance history and the priced route for the call you place. See the Help Center billing article on the free first minute for full rules.

What time zone is the Gambia in?

Clocks commonly span: Local time / UTC+00:00. For courtesy calling, 09:00-18:00 Gambia time is a reasonable starting window when you do not know the recipient's hours.