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Mauritania Country Code +222
+222 is the international calling code for Mauritania. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 22 12 34 56 inside Mauritania and +222 22 12 34 56 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Mauritania at a glance
- Country calling code
- +222
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +222 22 12 34 56
- Same number, inside the country
- 22 12 34 56
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Nouakchott)
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- MRU
- ISO country code
- MR
How to call Mauritania
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 222.
- Dial the number.
+222 22 12 34 56
From inside Mauritania
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
22 12 34 56
To call out of Mauritania, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Mauritania
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Mauritania
All 12 area codes of Mauritania, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | +222 45 | Nouakchott |
| 4513 | +222 4513 | Néma |
| 4515 | +222 4515 | Aioun |
| 4533 | +222 4533 | Kaédi |
| 4534 | +222 4534 | Sélibaby |
| 4537 | +222 4537 | Aleg |
| 4544 | +222 4544 | Zouérat |
| 4546 | +222 4546 | Atar |
| 4550 | +222 4550 | Boghé |
| 4563 | +222 4563 | Kiffa |
| 4569 | +222 4569 | Rosso/Tidjikja |
| 4574 | +222 4574 | Nouadhibou |
Networks with number ranges in Mauritania
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Mauritania, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Chinguitel
- Mattel
- Mauritel
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Phone numbers in Mauritania: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Mauritania?
The country calling code for Mauritania is +222. Put it in front of the number when you call Mauritania from another country.
How do I call Mauritania from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 222, then the number. For example, 22 12 34 56 inside Mauritania is dialled as +222 22 12 34 56 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Mauritania have?
Most phone numbers in Mauritania have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Mauritania?
To call another country from Mauritania, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Mauritania?
Mauritania has 12 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 45 for Nouakchott, 4513 for Néma, 4515 for Aioun and 4533 for Kaédi.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Mauritania?
Number ranges in Mauritania were first allocated to networks including Chinguitel, Mattel and Mauritel. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Mauritania in?
Mauritania is on Greenwich Mean Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Mauritania?
Yes. Enter any number with +222, or choose Mauritania as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.