Calling Gambia from Nigeria: 009 220 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Gambia from Nigeria, dial 009, then 220, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 220 301 2345.
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Dialing format
009 220 301 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 Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +220 for Gambia.
Dial the local phone number in Gambia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 220 [local number] - For example: 009 220 612 345 678
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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 Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 220 301 2345
Capital Time Difference
1h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
10:00-19:00
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> dalasi (D)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Gambia (English).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Gambia (UTC+00:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Gambia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Gambia
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +220 before the local Gambia number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Gambia's is UTC+00:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
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 Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Gambia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.
Dialing sequence: 009 220 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.
Destination market: Gambia is in Western Africa, with Banjul as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria 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: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; 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: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and dalasi (D) in Gambia.
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| 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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