0218 area code — Gao/Kidal
Phone numbers in Gao/Kidal, Mali use the area code 0218. Numbers are written internationally as +223 218.
How to call Gao/Kidal
- From abroad
- +223 218 XXX XXXX
- Within Mali
- 0218 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +223
About the 0218 area code
Locally the code appears as 0218; from outside Mali you replace the leading 0 with +223 218.
Area codes like 0218 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Mali number. To actually receive an SMS on a Mali number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Gao/Kidal?
Gao/Kidal uses the area code 0218, written internationally as +223 218.
How do I call Gao/Kidal from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +223 218, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Gao/Kidal?
Gao/Kidal is in the Africa/Bamako time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0218 a mobile or a landline code?
0218 is a geographic (landline) area code for Gao/Kidal. Mobile numbers in Mali use their own separate prefixes.