Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Tanzania Country Code
+255
The country code for Tanzania is +255. To call Tanzania from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 255, then the local number without its leading zero.
+255
International calling code
.tz
Internet domain
TZ / TZA
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Dodoma)
How to call Tanzania from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 255 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 255 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 255 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 255 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Mozambique — +258
Kenya — +254
Burundi — +257
Malawi — +265
DR Congo — +243
Uganda — +256
Zambia — +260
Rwanda — +250Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Tanzania?
The international calling code for Tanzania is +255.
How do I call Tanzania from the United States?
Dial 011 255 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +255 and the number.
How do I call Tanzania from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 255 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +255 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Tanzania?
The country-code top-level domain is .tz.
What time is it in Tanzania?
Tanzania (Dodoma) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.