0338 area code — Dakar
Phone numbers in Dakar, Senegal use the area code 0338. Numbers are written internationally as +221 338.
How to call Dakar
- From abroad
- +221 338 XXX XXXX
- Within Senegal
- 0338 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +221
About the 0338 area code
Locally the code appears as 0338; from outside Senegal you replace the leading 0 with +221 338.
Area codes like 0338 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 Senegal number. To actually receive an SMS on a Senegal number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Dakar?
Dakar uses the area code 0338, written internationally as +221 338.
How do I call Dakar from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +221 338, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Dakar?
Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0338 a mobile or a landline code?
0338 is a geographic (landline) area code for Dakar. Mobile numbers in Senegal use their own separate prefixes.