How to call Lesotho from South Africa
- From mobile
- +266 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 266 xxxx xxxx
From $0.84/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Lesotho from South Africa
How to make a call to Lesotho from South Africa: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00South Africa exit code
- 266Country code of Lesotho
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +266 xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +266 2212 3456
- Mobile
- +266 2212 3456
- Landline
- 00 266 2212 3456
Before you call Lesotho
Call a Lesotho toll free number
To call a Lesotho toll free number from South Africa, dial it like any other number. Check that the line takes calls from abroad.
- Dial 00 266
- Dial the 8 digits
- Check the line takes calls from abroad
Calling Lesotho cell phones
When calling Lesotho cell phones from a mobile, type +266 in place of 00 266. The phone adds the exit code.
- Mobile+266 xxxx xxxx
- Landline00 266 xxxx xxxx
Calling Lesotho from South Africa without an international plan
Suparelay calls Lesotho for $0.87/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.83/min. Cell C, MTN, and Vodacom include no calls to Lesotho in any plan, so each minute bills outside your plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.87 landline$0.84 mobile |
 | $0.83 |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.45 |
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. There is no time difference between Lesotho and Johannesburg, so the clocks never move apart.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Johannesburg
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Lesotho fails
Cell C contracts need activation first
A Cell C contract has no international calling until Customer Care activates it. Call 135 before you dial abroad.
Cell C, International CallingVodacom standard calling costs more per minute
Vodacom's standard international calling has higher rates than International Calling Plus, which bills per second. Plus is an upgrade, so ask Vodacom to switch it on.
Vodacom, Affordable International Calling RatesFrom any country, a call to Lesotho also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Lesotho from South Africa on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +266, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Africa
Are calls to Lesotho included in South Africa phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Lesotho in a plan
How much does it cost to call Lesotho from South Africa?
With no plan, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.83 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call Lesotho?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 266. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +266 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 266 and the 8-digit number
How to call Lesotho landline from South Africa?
From a landline in South Africa, dial 00 266, then the 8-digit number
How do I call Lesotho from South Africa?
Dial 00 266, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +266 works too
How to make an international call to Lesotho?
Dial 00 266, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +266 works too
Can I call Lesotho on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 266 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Lesotho
Why isn't my call going through to Lesotho?
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
Is a free call to Lesotho possible, and how to call Lesotho from South Africa 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 Lesotho from South Africa on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Lesotho without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
When is the best time to call Lesotho?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Lesotho. All year: the same time as Johannesburg