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Botswana Country Code +267
+267 is the international calling code for Botswana. Most phone numbers there have 7 or 8 digits, written 71 123 456 inside Botswana and +267 71 123 456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Botswana at a glance
- Country calling code
- +267
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 7 or 8 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +267 71 123 456
- Same number, inside the country
- 71 123 456
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Gaborone)
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Languages
- English and Tswana
- Currency
- BWP
- ISO country code
- BW
How to call Botswana
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 267.
- Dial the number.
+267 71 123 456
From inside Botswana
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
71 123 456
To call out of Botswana, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Botswana
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits and landlines 7. What each line type means.
Area codes in Botswana
All 39 area codes of Botswana, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | +267 24 | Francistown |
| 26 | +267 26 | Selebi-Phikwe |
| 29 | +267 29 | Letlhakane/Orapa |
| 35 | +267 35 | Gaborone |
| 36 | +267 36 | Gaborone |
| 38 | +267 38 | Gaborone |
| 46 | +267 46 | Serowe |
| 47 | +267 47 | Mahalapye |
| 49 | +267 49 | Palapye |
| 54 | +267 54 | Barolong/Ngwaketse |
| 57 | +267 57 | Mochudi |
| 59 | +267 59 | Molepolole |
| 62 | +267 62 | Kasane |
| 68 | +267 68 | Maun |
| 310 | +267 310 | Gaborone (outer) |
| 312 | +267 312 | Gaborone |
| 313 | +267 313 | Gaborone |
| 315 | +267 315 | Gaborone |
| 316 | +267 316 | Gaborone |
| 317 | +267 317 | Gaborone |
| 318 | +267 318 | Gaborone |
| 319 | +267 319 | Gaborone |
| 370 | +267 370 | Gaborone |
| 371 | +267 371 | Gaborone |
| 390 | +267 390 | Gaborone |
| 391 | +267 391 | Gaborone |
| 392 | +267 392 | Gaborone |
| 393 | +267 393 | Gaborone |
| 394 | +267 394 | Gaborone |
| 395 | +267 395 | Gaborone |
Show the other 9 area codesHide the other 9 area codes
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 397 | +267 397 | Gaborone |
| 530 | +267 530 | Lobatse |
| 533 | +267 533 | Lobatse |
| 534 | +267 534 | Lobatse |
| 538 | +267 538 | Ramotswa |
| 539 | +267 539 | Ramotswa |
| 651 | +267 651 | Kgalagadi |
| 654 | +267 654 | Kgalagadi |
| 659 | +267 659 | Gantsi |
Networks with number ranges in Botswana
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Botswana, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Orange
- Mascom
- BTC Mobile
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Phone numbers in Botswana: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Botswana?
The country calling code for Botswana is +267. Put it in front of the number when you call Botswana from another country.
How do I call Botswana from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 267, then the number. For example, 71 123 456 inside Botswana is dialled as +267 71 123 456 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Botswana have?
Most phone numbers in Botswana have 7 or 8 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 8 and landlines 7. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Botswana?
To call another country from Botswana, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Botswana?
Botswana has 39 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 24 for Francistown, 26 for Selebi-Phikwe, 29 for Letlhakane/Orapa and 35 for Gaborone.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Botswana?
Number ranges in Botswana were first allocated to networks including Orange, Mascom and BTC Mobile. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Botswana in?
Botswana is on Central Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Botswana?
Yes. Enter any number with +267, or choose Botswana as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.