+222 is the country code for Mauritania.
Every phone number in Mauritania starts with +222 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 222, then the full number.
- Time there
- Nouakchott timeGreenwich Mean Time, UTC, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 222 22 12 34 56
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 222 22 12 34 56
- From Australia
- 0011 222 22 12 34 56
- From any mobile phone
- +222 22 12 34 56
- Inside Mauritania
- 22 12 34 56
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +222
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +222, such as +222 45 XX XX XX in Nouakchott
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800
Check a +222 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +222, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Mauritania start with 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48 or 49, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | +222 20 | Chinguitel |
| 21 | +222 21 | Chinguitel |
| 22 | +222 22 | Chinguitel |
| 23 | +222 23 | Chinguitel |
| 24 | +222 24 | Chinguitel |
| 26 | +222 26 | Chinguitel |
| 27 | +222 27 | Chinguitel |
| 28 | +222 28 | Chinguitel |
| 29 | +222 29 | Chinguitel |
| 30 | +222 30 | Mattel |
| 31 | +222 31 | Mattel |
| 32 | +222 32 | Mattel |
| 33 | +222 33 | Mattel |
| 34 | +222 34 | Mattel |
| 36 | +222 36 | Mattel |
| 37 | +222 37 | Mattel |
| 38 | +222 38 | Mattel |
| 39 | +222 39 | Mattel |
| 40 | +222 40 | Mauritel |
| 41 | +222 41 | Mauritel |
| 42 | +222 42 | Mauritel |
| 43 | +222 43 | Mauritel |
| 44 | +222 44 | Mauritel |
| 46 | +222 46 | Mauritel |
| 47 | +222 47 | Mauritel |
| 48 | +222 48 | Mauritel |
| 49 | +222 49 | Mauritel |
Chinguitel started 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 and 29, Mattel started 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38 and 39 and Mauritel started 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48 and 49. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
12 landline areas cover Mauritania, from 45 in Nouakchott to 4569 in Rosso/Tidjikja.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | +222 45 | Nouakchott |
| 455 | +222 455 | Boghé |
| 457 | +222 457 | Nouadhibou |
| 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 |
| 4563 | +222 4563 | Kiffa |
| 4569 | +222 4569 | Rosso/Tidjikja |
In Mauritania, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +222 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 22 12 34 56 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +222 22 12 34 56 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +22222123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +222 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Mauritania is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +222 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +222.
Which country uses the +222 country code?
Mauritania. Every phone number there starts with +222 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Mauritania from the US?
Dial 011, then 222, then the full number. A mobile number written 22 12 34 56 at home is dialed 011 222 22 12 34 56 from the US, or +222 22 12 34 56 from any mobile phone.
Is +222 the same as 00222?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Mauritania and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Mauritania?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +222, written 22 12 34 56 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 45 XX XX XX at home.
What are the area codes in Mauritania?
45 for Nouakchott, 455 for Boghé, 457 for Nouadhibou, 4513 for Néma, 4515 for Aioun, 4533 for Kaédi, 4534 for Sélibaby, 4537 for Aleg, 4544 for Zouérat, 4546 for Atar, 4563 for Kiffa and 4569 for Rosso/Tidjikja. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +222 in front.
What time is it in Mauritania?
Mauritania is on Greenwich Mean Time, UTC, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +222 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Mauritania and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.