Want to call your loved ones in Senegal? To easily contact all your family, friends or work colleagues in Senegal from France without breaking the bank, remember to check the details: the country code for Senegal, landline or cell call costs, ways to call for free, time difference etc.
Discover everything you need to know to make a phone call to Senegal from France or abroad in this guide from Western Union.
What is the country code for Senegal?
The country code to call Senegal is “+221” or “00221.” This Senegal country code should always be dialed before the local phone number, whether you are calling from France or another country. If you are calling your loved ones from Senegal, you don’t need to dial the +221 country code.
How to call a number with a +221 country code
To call Senegal from France, you must:
- Dial the code “+221” (from a cell phone) or “00221” (from a landline),
- Dial the local phone number,
- Example: If the number of your contact in Senegal is “30456789156,” you must dial “+212 30456789156” or “00212 30456789156.”
Please note: If the person you wish to contact in Senegal has a French number, you must dial the French code (+33, or 0033 from a landline).
What is the price of a call from France to Senegal?
The price of a call from France to Senegal will depend on several factors, including your carrier, your plan, the type of line being called (fixed or cell) and any possible connection charges.
Call Senegal from a cell phone
To estimate the cost to call Senegal, you must take into account: your carrier (Free, SFR, Orange, Bouygues or a virtual carrier), your current plan (prepaid or unlimited plan) and the type of line contacted (either a landline or a cell).
Check these factors before calling Senegal, in particular the rates offered by your carrier, to avoid finding yourself with a high bill.
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Call Senegal from a landline
If you have a landline, which most often comes with an Internet package, the cost of a call will depend on whether you’re calling a landline or a cell phone. In addition to these per-minute charges, you must also take into account the connection charges for each call.
How to call Senegal from France for free
There are several applications available that allow you to call Senegal for free:
- WhatsApp,
- Telegram,
- Signal,
- Messenger,
- Zoom,
As they’re connected to the Internet, these apps let you call, send messages or video chat with friends or family in Senegal without paying a cent. However, to take advantage of these free calls, you must:
- Make sure the person you’re contacting uses the same application,
- Be connected to a WiFi network, so as not to use your own Internet data.
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FAQs
How many digits does a Senegalese phone number contain?
A Senegalese phone number has nine digits. Each phone number in Senegal has a prefix that depends on the carrier. For example, phone numbers with the carrier Free in Senegal always start with “32.”
Do you have to pay to call Senegal?
This will depend on the type of call made. From a cell line, you will have to pay for every call, whether you call a landline or a cell phone. From a landline, you will also have to pay for each call. However, if you use an app like WhatsApp or Signal, your calls to Senegal will be free.
Is there a time difference between France and Senegal?
Yes, there is a 1-hour or 2-hour time difference between France and Senegal, depending on the time of year. Senegal is two hours behind France in summer, and one hour behind in winter. So, if it is 6 pm in France, it will be 4 pm in Senegal in summer, and 5 pm in winter.
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This article is for general information and educational purposes and does not constitute professional advice from Western Union. Western Union does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or relevance of the information contained in this article or whether it is up to date.
