Everything you need to dial Senegal hassle-free from anywhere — verified country code, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.
Calling
Senegal
+221
Senegal
SN
2 Digit ISO
+221
Country Calling Code
SEN
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Dakar
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Time zone
Africa/Dakar
Weather · Dakar
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Humidity
—
Wind
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Senegal
+221
Capital
Dakar
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Dakar
Coordinates
14.50°, -14.45°
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
Several routes connect you to Senegal (+221) — landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.
Dial Senegal directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +221, and finally the local number.
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Senegal. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
Voice-over-IP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from TKOS — route calls to Senegal over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
The cost of calling Senegal varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.
VoIP · overview
Cheapest route — internet-based.
Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Senegal, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.
Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.
App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.
Enter +221 followed by the Senegal subscriber number (drop any leading 0).
VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones — wherever you have internet.
If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.
Capital
Dakar
Population
17.32M
Area
196,722 km²
GDP (USD)
$28.00B
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Languages
French, Wolof
Emergency number
17 / 18
Internet TLD
.sn
Drive side
Right-hand traffic
Latitude / Longitude
14.50°N / 14.45°W
Time zone
Africa/Dakar
ISO 3166 codes
SN · SEN
A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.
Number anatomy
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Dial +221. This identifies Senegal on the global telephone network.
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Dakar or elsewhere.
Need an inbound Senegal number?
TKOS provisions +221 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.
Whether you're reaching Senegal for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear — and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.
Invest in a good headset or microphone for clean audio. Maintain your gear regularly to avoid static, dropouts, and muffled sound.
Prefer a wired connection over Wi-Fi when possible, and watch your bandwidth — heavy downloads or streaming will degrade call quality.
Take calls in a quiet space and use a headset with noise cancellation. A short test call before the real one catches problems early.
Built on top of every Senegal (+221) route — quality, price, and people you can reach.
TKOS routes every call to Senegal through direct carrier interconnects — crystal-clear HD voice with minimal jitter and packet loss.
Transparent, per-minute rates for Senegal (+221) with no hidden fees. Flexible billing tiers scale with your volume.
A dedicated team is online round the clock via phone, email, and live chat — your account manager is one message away.
Provider report
TKOS
Overall
A+
Score
9.6/ 10
Coverage
A+Direct routes to Senegal
Reliability
A+99.99% uptime SLA
Support
A24/7 live agents
Pricing
ATransparent per-minute
Audit scope
Senegal +221
When selecting an international calling service for Senegal, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.
Verify the provider has direct routes to Senegal and the regions you call most.
Look for redundant interconnects, published uptime, and clear SLAs in writing.
Round-the-clock human support beats a chatbot every time — confirm response times.
Per-minute rates, no hidden setup fees, and predictable monthly billing.
Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Senegal (+221).
| City | Dial codes |
|---|---|
| Dakar | +221-8 |
| Outside Dakar | +221-9 |
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