Mauritania +222
To call Mauritania from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 222, then the local number. Written in full: +222 22 12 34 56.
The country calling code for Mauritania is +222. A number starting +222 or 00222 is a call to or from Mauritania. From abroad: +222 22 12 34 56.
To call Mauritania from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 222, then the local number as is. The +222 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Mauritania from abroad
011 222 22 12 34 5600 222 22 12 34 560011 222 22 12 34 56+222 22 12 34 5622 12 34 56 is a real-format Mauritania mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Mauritania area codes
In Mauritania, landlines usually include an area code after +222 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
35 12 34 56from abroad+222 35 12 34 5622 12 34 56from abroad+222 22 12 34 56Landline numbers in Mauritania have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +222.
Calling abroad from Mauritania
To call another country from Mauritania, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Mauritania to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Mauritania number in international format is written +222 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Mauritania
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Mauritania for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +222?
Mauritania has the country calling code +222.
How do I call Mauritania from the United States?
Dial 011, then 222, then the local number as is — for example 011 22 12 34 56.
What does +222 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Mauritania. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +222 mobile or landline?
The +222 code identifies the country, not the line type; Mauritania landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Mauritania
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Mauritania has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moov MauritelMaroc Telecom (51.5%) | 609-10 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 2.60 MDec 2020 |
| ChinguitelSudatel (60%) | 609-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 1.40 MMay 2008 |
| MATTELTunisie Telecom (51%), Mauritanian Investors (49%) | 609-01 | 2G · 4G | — |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.