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Zambia Country Code +260
+260 is the international calling code for Zambia. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 095 5123456 inside Zambia and +260 95 5123456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Zambia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +260
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +260 95 5123456
- Same number, inside the country
- 095 5123456
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Lusaka)
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- ZMW
- ISO country code
- ZM
How to call Zambia
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 260.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+260 95 5123456
From inside Zambia
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
095 5123456
To call out of Zambia, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Zambia
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Zambia
All 8 area codes of Zambia, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Zambia the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 0211 | +260 211 | Lusaka Province |
| 0212 | +260 212 | Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces |
| 0213 | +260 213 | Livingstone/Southern Province |
| 0214 | +260 214 | Kasama/Northern Province |
| 0215 | +260 215 | Kabwe/Central Province |
| 0216 | +260 216 | Chipata/Eastern Province |
| 0217 | +260 217 | Solwezi/Western Province |
| 0218 | +260 218 | Mongu/North-Western Province |
Networks with number ranges in Zambia
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Zambia, 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.
- Airtel
- Beeline Telecoms
- MTN
- ZAMTEL
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Phone numbers in Zambia: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Zambia?
The country calling code for Zambia is +260. Put it in front of the number when you call Zambia from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Zambia.
How do I call Zambia from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 260, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 095 5123456 inside Zambia is dialled as +260 95 5123456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Zambia?
Only when you call from inside Zambia. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 095 5123456 becomes +260 95 5123456.
How many digits does a phone number in Zambia have?
Most phone numbers in Zambia have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Zambia?
To call another country from Zambia, 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 Zambia?
Zambia has 8 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 0211 for Lusaka Province, 0212 for Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces, 0213 for Livingstone/Southern Province and 0214 for Kasama/Northern Province.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Zambia?
Number ranges in Zambia were first allocated to networks including Airtel, Beeline Telecoms, MTN and ZAMTEL. 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 Zambia in?
Zambia 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 Zambia?
Yes. Enter any number with +260, or choose Zambia 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.