Calling Gambia from Canada: 011 220 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Gambia from Canada, dial 011, then 220, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 220 301 2345.
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Dialing format
011 220 301 2345
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Gambia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Gambia - whether you’re calling Banjul or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Gambia from Canada
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Canada.
Dial the country code +220 for Gambia.
Dial the local phone number in Gambia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 011 220 [local number] - For example: 011 220 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+220
Capital of Gambia
Banjul
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Gambia
dalasi (D)
Gambia Time Zones
UTC+00:00
Current time
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Gambia is --
Gambia, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Banjul, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 2.4M.
The official currency is the dalasi (D). When calling Gambia, the country code is +220. The country observes the UTC+00:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English.
Population
2.4M
Population Rank
#139 of 230
Language Footprint
English
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+00:00
City/Area Code Coverage
7 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Gambia currently has a 7-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +220.
Exit Code in Canada
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
Canada Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 220 301 2345
Capital Time Difference
8h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
01:00-10:00
Currency Pair
Canadian dollar ($) -> dalasi (D)
Primary languages: Canada (English, French) and Gambia (English).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Canada (UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30) and Gambia (UTC+00:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Canada to Gambia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Canada
To
Gambia
For dialing this route, callers in Canada usually start with 011 or the plus sign, then dial +220 before the local Gambia number.
Canada's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-08:00, while Gambia's is UTC+00:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 01:00-10:00.
Canada callers are represented by CA/CAN, with Ottawa as a capital reference point, North America, 42M people, Canadian dollar ($), and primary language context of English, French.
Origin exit prefix: 011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +1. Origin time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00 +2 more.
Gambia is represented here by GM/GMB, Banjul, Western Africa, about 2.4M people, dalasi (D), and primary language context of English.
Destination calling code: +220. Destination time zones: UTC+00:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Canada's outbound dialing rules with Gambia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 8h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 01:00-10:00.
Dialing sequence: 011 220 local number. Business-hour window: 01:00-10:00. Time relationship: 8h destination ahead.
Destination market: Gambia is in Western Africa, with Banjul as a main administrative center. Calls from Canada may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 2.4M. Primary language context: English. Local billing and everyday prices use dalasi (D).
Route context: Canada is listed in North America with a population of about 42M; Gambia is listed in Western Africa with about 2.4M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Canadian dollar ($) in Canada and dalasi (D) in Gambia.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bakau | 220-449 | +220-449 [local number] |
| Banjul | 220-42 | +220-42 [local number] |
| Kotu | 220-446 | +220-446 [local number] |
| Outside Libreville | 220-2 | +220-2 [local number] |
| Sanyang | 220-441 | +220-441 [local number] |
| Serekunda | 220-43 | +220-43 [local number] |
| Yundum | 220-447 | +220-447 [local number] |
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