How to call Tanzania
- From mobile
- +255 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 255 xx xxx xxxx
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How to call Tanzania from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Tanzania from abroad
How to make a call to Tanzania from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Tanzanian landline has a 2-digit area code and 7 local digits, which makes 9 digits after +255.
- 00Exit code
- 255Country code of Tanzania
- xx xxx xxxxThe 9-digit 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 Tanzania
How to call Tanzania number
Pick the city, then add 7 local digits after its area code.
- Dar es Salaam+255 22
- Zanzibar+255 24
- Dodoma+255 26
- Arusha+255 27
Drop the 0 after 255
Tanzanian numbers start with 0 at home. Saved contacts need the 0 removed.
- Fails
- +255 0 22 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +255 22 xxx xxxx
Tell mobiles from landlines
The first digit after 255 shows the kind of number.
- Landline+255 2
- Mobile+255 6 or 7
How Tanzania phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Tanzania number has 9 digits after +255
- Landlines
- Starts with 02
- Mobiles
- Starts with 06 or 07. Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, Halotel, and TTCL each hold their own block of digits
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. Free to call from inside Tanzania
Want to call Tanzania?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Tanzania
The time now in Tanzania, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Tanzania changes only when your own country changes its clocks, because Tanzania never does.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Tanzania
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct14The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch RaceWednesday
- Dec9Independence and Republic DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan12Zanzibar Revolution DayTuesday
Why a call to Tanzania fails
The 0 stays in the number
Tanzania numbers start with 0 for calls inside the country. From abroad, drop it: +255 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Tanzania's neighbours and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 0800 are toll-free inside Tanzania and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Tanzania from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 255 and the 9-digit number
How to call to Tanzania with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 255 and the 9-digit number
How do you call Tanzania 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
Which exit code do I dial before 255?
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 Tanzania mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +255, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Tanzania not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 stays 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 Tanzania now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Tanzania. Most of Tanzania keeps the time of Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Tanzania?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Tanzania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make a free call to Tanzania 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 +255 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 255 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Tanzania?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Tanzania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call a Tanzania number online, over the internet?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Tanzania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser