How to call Tanzania from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Tanzania from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling Tanzania cell phones? Drop the 0 that starts a number at home: it does not follow 255.
- Fails
- 011 255 022 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 255 22 xxx xxxx
- 011The US exit code
- 255Country code of Tanzania
- xx xxx xxxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- 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
Dial a Dar es Salaam number
The city code 22 follows 255, then 7 more digits.
- 011exit
- 255Tanzania
- 22Dar es Salaam
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Dial a city outside Dar es Salaam
Every city code follows 255 and takes 7 more digits.
- Zanzibar011 255 24
- Arusha011 255 27
- Dodoma011 255 26
- Mbeya011 255 25
Calling Tanzania from the USA
A call to Tanzania from the USA starts with 011 or +, then 255.
- Dial 011 or +
- Dial 255
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Tanzania from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Tanzania for $0.61/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon need an add-on to call Tanzania, or they charge by the minute without one.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.61 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.49 landline · $0.54 mobile + 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. The time difference to New York changes in March and November, because only the US moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Tanzania fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 to call Tanzania from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +255, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Tanzania included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Tanzania in a plan
How much does it cost to call Tanzania from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
What's the best way to call Tanzania?
Dial 011 255, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +255 works too
How do I call Tanzania from the USA?
Dial 011 255, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +255 works too
How to dial Tanzania from the USA?
Dial 011 255, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +255 works too
How to call Dar es Salaam from the USA?
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 the USA 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 Tanzania from the USA 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 Tanzania landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York