Calling Mauritania from South Africa: 00 222 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Mauritania from South Africa, 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 South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
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
Your 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 South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 222 22 12 34 56
Capital Time Difference
N/A
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Mauritania (Arabic).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Mauritania (UTC).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Mauritania, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Mauritania
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +222 before the local Mauritania number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Mauritania's is UTC. A practical origin-time calling window is Use destination business hours.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
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 South Africa'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 South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Mauritania is listed in Western Africa with about 4.9M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Mauritania (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa 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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