How to call Lesotho
- From mobile
- +266 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 266 xxxx xxxx
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How to call Lesotho from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Lesotho from abroad
How to make a call to Lesotho from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 266Country code of Lesotho
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Lesotho
First digit shows the number type
Check the digit after 266 before you dial.
- Landline+266 2
- Vodacom mobile+266 5
- Econet mobile+266 6
Save the contact with +266
A saved number with the plus works from every country you travel to.
- Hold the 0 key until **+** shows
- Type **266**
- Type the 8 digits
How Lesotho phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Lesotho number has 8 digits after +266
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. Telecom Lesotho runs every landline in the country
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5 for Vodacom Lesotho, or 6 for Econet Ezi-Cel Lesotho
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800, then the operator's digit. Free to call from inside Lesotho
Want to call Lesotho?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Lesotho
The time now in Lesotho, and the best hours to call. The Lesotho clock never changes, so the time difference moves only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Lesotho
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct4Independence DaySunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar11Moshoeshoe's DayThursday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
Why a call to Lesotho fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Lesotho, South Africa, and most of Africa and Europe. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 800, such as Lesotho's LEC and WASCO helplines, often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Lesotho from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 266 and the 8-digit number
How to dial Lesotho, and how to call to Lesotho?
The country code of Lesotho is +266
How to call Lesotho number, and how do you call Lesotho?
Dial your exit code, then 266 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 266?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Lesotho mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +266, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Lesotho not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Lesotho now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Lesotho. Most of Lesotho keeps the time of Maseru. Lesotho has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Lesotho?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Lesotho. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Lesotho mobile number?
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 do I type +266 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 266 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call to Lesotho work?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Lesotho needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How does an international call to Lesotho work?
Dial your exit code, then 266 and the 8-digit number
What's the best way to call a Lesotho number online, with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Lesotho needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser