Mauritania country code, +222 explained.
Mauritania, a vast West African nation spanning the Sahara Desert, relies on telecommunications to bridge its dispersed communities across nomadic territories and coastal trading hubs like Nouakchott.
Full dial format
+222 XXX XXXXXXX
Mauritania
MR
2 Digit ISO
+222
Country Calling Code
MRT
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Nouakchott
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time Zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Weather · Nouakchott
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Mauritania: Country Code +222
Calling Mauritania from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Mauritania Country Code
Dial +222 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Mauritania.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Mauritania use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Mauritaniacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +222 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +222 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Mauritania — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Mauritania.
Country Details
- Country Code+222
- CapitalNouakchott
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Mauritania
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +222.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 222 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Mauritania — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +222 when reaching mobiles in Mauritania.
Cost
International calls to Mauritania can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Mauritania runs on Africa/Nouakchott. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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Capital
Nouakchott
Population
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