How to call Botswana from the US
- From mobile
- +267 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 267 xxx xxxx
From $0.45/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Botswana from the US
How to make a call to Botswana from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011The US exit code
- 267Country code of Botswana
- xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +267 xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +267 240 1234
- Mobile
- +267 240 1234
- Landline
- 011 267 240 1234
Main area codes in Botswana
The area code comes right after 267, then the local number
- Gaborone011 26736then 5 digits
- Francistown011 26724then 5 digits
- Maun011 26768then 5 digits
- Molepolole011 26759then 5 digits
- Serowe011 26746then 5 digits
- Palapye011 26749then 5 digits
- Mochudi011 26757then 5 digits
- Mahalapye011 26747then 5 digits
Before you call Botswana
Use plus on a mobile
Calling Botswana cell phones? Here is how to dial Botswana from the USA: the phone adds the exit code, so you never type 011.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 267
- Dial the number
Add no zero after 267
Calling Botswana from the USA, a Gaborone number is a 7-digit number: city code 36 plus 5 digits, with no 0 after 267.
- Fails
- 011 267 0 36 xxxxx
- Works
- 011 267 36 xxxxx
Landline callers start with 011
How do I call Botswana from the USA on a landline? Every call to Botswana from the USA starts with the exit code.
- 011exit
- 267Botswana
- 24Francistown
- xxxxxlocal number
Calling Botswana from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Botswana for $0.45/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Botswana in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.45 landline$0.49 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.29 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.29 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Botswana?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Botswana
The time now in Botswana, and the best hours to call. Botswana keeps one clock all year, so the time difference to New York changes when the US moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Botswana fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Botswana also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Botswana from the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +267, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Botswana included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Botswana in a plan
How much does it cost to call Botswana from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Gaborone from the USA?
For Gaborone, dial 011 267 36, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Botswana?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 267. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +267 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 267 and the number
Can I call Botswana on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 267 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Botswana
Why isn't my call going through to Botswana?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Botswana from the USA for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Botswana from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Botswana without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Botswana landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 267, then the number
When is the best time to call Botswana?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Botswana. March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Botswana?
Dial 011 267, then the number. From a mobile, +267 works too