220 Country Code: Gambia (+220)
Country code 220 (+220) belongs to Gambia. Gambia uses the international dialing code +220, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is GM.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +220 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00220 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 220 (from the US and Canada), 0011 220 (from Australia), or the bare 220. All refer to the same Gambia country code. Note: 220 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +220 is the international dialing code for Gambia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Gambia (+220).
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Did You Get a Call from +220? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +220 followed by more digits is originating from Gambia. The caller is dialing you from a Gambia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Gambia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +220:
- -Family or friends in Gambia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Gambia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Gambia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +220 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Gambia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Gambia does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +220.
Calling Gambia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Gambia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Gambia uses +220 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Gambia number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Gambia numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Gambia uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +220 is the legitimate Gambia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +220 numbers are legitimate calls from Gambia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +220 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gambia Country Code
Which country is country code 220?
Country code 220 belongs to Gambia. The full international dialing code is +220, also written as 00220 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 220 from the US and Canada, or +220 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Gambia?
+220 is the international dialing code for Gambia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is GM. Equivalent forms — 00220, 011 220, +220, and 220 — all refer to the same Gambia country code.
Is 220 a US area code?
No. 220 is the international country code for Gambia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Gambia from the US, dial +220 or 011 220 followed by the local number.
Can I call Gambia from my browser?
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