Senegal Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Senegal

Senegal’s country calling code is +221, and Senegal uses 9-digit national numbers (excluding the country code). The easiest rule is: whether you’re calling a mobile or a landline, you dial +221 plus the full 9 digits. Unlike many countries, Senegal’s standard dialing is typically without a domestic trunk “0”—so numbers are usually written as a 9-digit block starting with a service/provider prefix (for example 77… for Orange mobile, or 338/339… for Sonatel fixed lines depending on region). 

The difference between landlines vs mobiles is mainly the starting prefix. Landlines (fixed) commonly begin with 338 for the Dakar region or 339 for other regions on the Sonatel (Orange) fixed network. Mobiles typically begin with operator prefixes like 70 (Expresso), 76 (Free Sénégal), 77/78 (Orange), and 75 (MVNO ranges). If you’re dialing internationally from Senegal, the ITU numbering plan lists the international prefix as 00, meaning you dial 00 + country code + number (or use + on a mobile phone). 

What are the emergency numbers in Senegal

For emergencies in Senegal, commonly listed numbers are 17 (police), 18 (fire brigade), and 15 (ambulance). The UK’s travel advice also notes 123 for the military police (often more responsive outside cities). In addition, 112 is listed as available alongside the local services in Senegal.