Network & carriers
The Gambia's telecom market is served by Africell, Gamcel, and QCell as the major carriers.
+220 · GM · UTC+0
Gambia
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
The Gambia's +220 code covers mainland Africa's smallest country, served primarily by Africell, Gamcel, and QCell. Capital: Banjul · Business hours: 4:00 AM–12:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +220 country code?
Numbering format
Gambian numbers are 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in the Gambia values warmth and relationship-building — a friendly greeting typically precedes business matters.
Did you know
The Gambia is mainland Africa's smallest country, entirely surrounded by Senegal except for its short Atlantic coastline.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Gambia numbers.
Gambian numbers are a flat 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Gambia from the US
Gambia is on UTC+0 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Gambia virtual number?
A +220 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Gambia — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Gambia
When you call from your virtual Gambia number, contacts see a local +220 number — dramatically improving answer rates.
No office needed
Establish a local presence in Gambia without renting space, hiring locally, or installing any hardware.
Instant credibility
A recognizable local number helps build trust with Gambian consumers in a relationship-driven business market.
Routes to any device
Calls to your Gambia number ring your team on mobile, desktop, or desk phone — wherever they work.
Frequently Asked
Gambia questions answered.
Answers about the Gambia's carrier landscape, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +220 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 220, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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