How to call Namibia
- From mobile
- +264 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 264 xx xxx xxx
From $0.13/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Namibia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Namibia from abroad
How to make a call to Namibia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Namibian number has 8 digits or 9 digits once you drop the 0 in front.
- 00Exit code
- 264Country code of Namibia
- xx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- 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 Namibia
Windhoek is +264 61
Dial the area code right after 264, then the local number.
- +exit
- 264Namibia
- 61Windhoek
- xxx xxxlocal number
Area codes of the coast and north
These codes follow 264 with no 0.
- Walvis Bay+264 6420
- Swakopmund+264 6441
- Oshakati+264 6520
Area codes of the centre and south
Dial each code after 264, then the rest of the number.
- Rehoboth+264 62522
- Keetmanshoop+264 63220
- Mariental+264 63241
How Namibia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 06, then the area code of the town
- Mobiles
- Starts with 06 or 08
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 08
Want to call Namibia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Namibia
The time now in Namibia, and the best hours to call. Most of Namibia keeps the time of Windhoek, so the time difference is the same in most towns.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Namibia
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Family DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar21Independence DaySunday
- Mar22Independence Day (observed)Monday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
Why a call to Namibia fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Namibian number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +264 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Namibia and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 0800 often cannot be reached from outside Namibia.
Questions
How do I call Namibia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 264 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 264?
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 a Namibia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +264, then the number
Why does my call to Namibia not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, 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 Namibia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Namibia. Most of Namibia keeps the time of Windhoek. Namibia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Namibia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Namibia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make a free call to a Namibia 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 +264 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 264 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Namibia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Namibia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Namibia?
Dial your exit code, then 264 and the number
How do you call Namibia?
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 Namibia number from a landline?
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 make an international call to Namibia?
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 make an online or internet call to a Namibia number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Namibia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Namibia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Namibia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call