Africa · Country code
Lesotho Country Code +266
+266 is the international calling code for Lesotho. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 5012 3456 inside Lesotho and +266 5012 3456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Lesotho at a glance
- Country calling code
- +266
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +266 5012 3456
- Same number, inside the country
- 5012 3456
- Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Maseru)
- Capital
- Maseru
- Languages
- English and Southern Sotho
- Currencies
- LSL, ZAR
- ISO country code
- LS
How to call Lesotho
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 266.
- Dial the number.
+266 5012 3456
From inside Lesotho
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
5012 3456
To call out of Lesotho, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Lesotho
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Lesotho
The one area code of Lesotho, and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | +266 22 | Maseru |
Networks with number ranges in Lesotho
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Lesotho, 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.
- Econet Ezi-Cel Lesotho
- Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd
Look up a phone number from Lesotho
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Phone numbers in Lesotho: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Lesotho?
The country calling code for Lesotho is +266. Put it in front of the number when you call Lesotho from another country.
How do I call Lesotho from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 266, then the number. For example, 5012 3456 inside Lesotho is dialled as +266 5012 3456 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Lesotho have?
Most phone numbers in Lesotho have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Lesotho?
To call another country from Lesotho, 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 Lesotho?
Lesotho has one area code. It is dialled 22 inside the country and +266 22 from abroad, and covers Maseru.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Lesotho?
Number ranges in Lesotho were first allocated to networks including Econet Ezi-Cel Lesotho and Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd. 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 Lesotho in?
Lesotho is on South Africa Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Lesotho?
Yes. Enter any number with +266, or choose Lesotho 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.