Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Zambia Country Code
+260
The country code for Zambia is +260. To call Zambia from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 260, then the local number without its leading zero.
+260
International calling code
.zm
Internet domain
ZM / ZMB
ISO country codes
UTC+2
Time zone (Lusaka)
How to call Zambia from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 260 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 260 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 260 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 260 123 456 789
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
DR Congo — +243
Angola — +244
Malawi — +265
Zimbabwe — +263
Mozambique — +258
Tanzania — +255
Namibia — +264
Botswana — +267Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Zambia?
The international calling code for Zambia is +260.
How do I call Zambia from the United States?
Dial 011 260 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +260 and the number.
How do I call Zambia from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 260 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +260 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Zambia?
The country-code top-level domain is .zm.
What time is it in Zambia?
Zambia (Lusaka) is on UTC+2 — check the local time before you call.