Calling Mauritania from Costa Rica: 00 222 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Mauritania from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 222, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 222 22 12 34 56.
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Dialing format
00 222 22 12 34 56
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Mauritania 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 Mauritania - whether you’re calling Nouakchott or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Mauritania from Costa Rica
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Costa Rica.
Dial the country code +222 for Mauritania.
Dial the local phone number in Mauritania (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 222 [local number] - For example: 00 222 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+222
Capital of Mauritania
Nouakchott
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Mauritania
Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
Mauritania Time Zones
UTC
Current time
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Mauritania
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Mauritania is --
Mauritania, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Nouakchott, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 4.9M.
The official currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya (UM). When calling Mauritania, the country code is +222. The country observes the UTC time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic.
Population
4.9M
Population Rank
#122 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic
Time Zone Footprint
UTC
City/Area Code Coverage
4 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Mauritania currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +222.
Exit Code in Costa Rica
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Costa Rica Country Code
+506
Route Dialing Pattern
00 222 22 12 34 56
Capital Time Difference
N/A
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
Currency Pair
Costa Rican colón (₡) -> Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
Primary languages: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Mauritania (Arabic).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and Mauritania (UTC).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Costa Rica to Mauritania, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Costa Rica
To
Mauritania
For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +222 before the local Mauritania number.
Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while Mauritania's is UTC. A practical origin-time calling window is Use destination business hours.
Costa Rica callers are represented by CR/CRI, with San José as a capital reference point, Central America, 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +506. Origin time zones: UTC-06:00.
Mauritania is represented here by MR/MRT, Nouakchott, Western Africa, about 4.9M people, Mauritanian ouguiya (UM), and primary language context of Arabic.
Destination calling code: +222. Destination time zones: UTC. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with Mauritania's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is n/a, and the recommended origin-time window is Use destination business hours.
Dialing sequence: 00 222 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Mauritania is in Western Africa, with Nouakchott as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 4.9M. Primary language context: Arabic. Local billing and everyday prices use Mauritanian ouguiya (UM).
Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; Mauritania is listed in Western Africa with about 4.9M. The main listed languages differ: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Mauritania (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and Mauritanian ouguiya (UM) in Mauritania.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Fire brigade | 222-18 | +222-18 [local number] |
| Police | 222-17 | +222-17 [local number] |
| Speaking clock | 222-16 | +222-16 [local number] |
| Telephone inquiries | 222-12 | +222-12 [local number] |
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