Area Code 3395 – Outside Dakar
The phone area code for Outside Dakar is 3395 (international format +2213395). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
Geographic Context and Coverage
The prefix +221 3395 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dakar region of Senegal, specifically serving the outer Dakar area (i.e., the suburbs and peripheral zones of the capital). This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes (ARTP) under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. Unlike mobile prefixes, which are non-geographic, 3395 routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within a defined geographic exchange area.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
To call a number using the 3395 prefix, the complete international format is +221 3395 XX XX XX (10 digits after the country code). The national trunk prefix is 0, so within Senegal, callers dial 0 3395 XX XX XX. For example, a local call from another region in Senegal would be dialed as 033 95 XX XX XX (note the leading 0 is used for national calls).
- From abroad: Dial your country's exit code, then +221 3395, followed by the 6-digit subscriber number.
- From a Senegalese mobile: Dial 033 95 XX XX XX (including the trunk prefix).
- From a fixed line in Dakar: Dial 33 95 XX XX XX (local dialing may omit the trunk prefix if within the same charging area).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Senegal has implemented an overlay for the Dakar region, meaning that multiple geographic codes (including 33 and 30) serve the same area. This allows for number expansion without changing existing numbers. The 3395 prefix is specifically allocated to the outer Dakar zone, which includes areas such as Pikine, Guédiawaye, and Rufisque. Because of the overlay, callers must always dial the full 10-digit number (including the NDC) even for local calls within Dakar.
Practical Usage
This code is used for fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP-based fixed telephony. Businesses and residences in the outer Dakar area use these numbers for reliable landline communication. When calling from overseas, ensure you have the correct country code (+221) and the full NDC. For example, a number might be +221 3395 12 34 56. Always verify the number length: after the country code, there should be exactly 9 digits (the NDC '3395' plus a 6-digit subscriber number).