Zambia country code, +260 explained.
Zambia is a landlocked nation in southern Africa, rich in copper resources and home to one of the continent's fastest-growing digital economies.
Full dial format
+260 XXX XXXXXXX
Zambia
ZM
2 Digit ISO
+260
Country Calling Code
ZMB
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Lusaka
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Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Weather · Lusaka
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Zambia: Country Code +260
Calling Zambia from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Zambia Country Code
Dial +260 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Zambia.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Zambia use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Zambiacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +260 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +260 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Zambia — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Zambia.
Country Details
- Country Code+260
- CapitalLusaka
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial Zambia
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +260.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 260 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Zambia — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +260 when reaching mobiles in Zambia.
Cost
International calls to Zambia can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Zambia runs on Africa/Lusaka. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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