How to call Tanzania from Canada
- From mobile
- +255 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 255 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.58/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Tanzania from Canada
How to make a call to Tanzania from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Tanzanian numbers start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 255.
- 011Canada exit code
- 255Country code of Tanzania
- 22Dar es Salaam
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +255 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +255 22 234 5678
- Mobile
- +255 22 234 5678
- Landline
- 011 255 22 234 5678
Main area codes in Tanzania
The area code comes right after 255, then the local number
- Dar es Salaam011 25522then 7 digits
- Mwanza/Shinyanga/Mara/Geita/Simiyu/Kagera/Kigoma011 25528then 7 digits
- Dodoma/Iringa/Njombe/Singida/Tabora011 25526then 7 digits
- Zanzibar011 25524then 7 digits
- Arusha/Manyara/Kilimanjaro/Tanga011 25527then 7 digits
- Mbeya/Songwe/Ruvuma/Katavi/Rukwa011 25525then 7 digits
- Coast/Morogoro/Lindi/Mtwara011 25523then 7 digits
Before you call Tanzania
Leave out the 0 after 255
A number written with a 0 first still dials without it.
- Fails
- 011 255 0 22 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 255 22 xxx xxxx
Codes for other big cities
Each code takes 7 more digits.
- Zanzibar011 255 24
- Arusha011 255 27
- Mwanza011 255 28
Calling Tanzania cell phones
From a Canadian mobile, the + replaces 011, so a saved contact works at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 for **+**
- Dial 255
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Tanzania from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Tanzania for $0.61/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on for Tanzania, or they charge by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.61 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.42 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
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. Tanzania keeps the same time all year, so the time difference moves only when Canada changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Tanzania fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Tanzania also fails when
- The 0 stays in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Tanzania from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +255, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Tanzania included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Tanzania in a plan
How much does it cost to call Tanzania from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Dar es Salaam from Canada?
For Dar es Salaam, dial 011 255 22, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Tanzania?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 255. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +255 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 255 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Tanzania on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 255 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Tanzania
Why isn't my call going through to Tanzania?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Tanzania from Canada for free, and is there a free call to Tanzania?
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 Tanzania from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Tanzania without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Tanzania landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 255, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Tanzania?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Tanzania. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to Tanzania?
Dial 011 255, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +255 works too