How to call Zambia
- From mobile
- +260 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 260 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.74/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Zambia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Zambia from abroad
How to make a call to Zambia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Landline codes 211 to 218 name the province, and each local number has 6 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 260Country code of Zambia
- xxx xxx xxxThe 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 Zambia
Dial Lusaka with +260 211
Every Lusaka Province landline starts with +260 211 and has 6 more digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- +260Zambia
- 211Lusaka
- xxx xxxlocal number
Pick the code for your city
Each province has its own code after 260, such as 212 for Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces.
- Ndola+260 212
- Livingstone+260 213
- Kasama+260 214
- Kabwe+260 215
Type a number on a phone
The same three steps work in every country.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 260
- Type the 9-digit number
How Zambia phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Zambia number has 9 digits after +260
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. The next digit names the province
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5, 7, or 9
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8
Want to call Zambia?
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When to call Zambia
The time now in Zambia, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Zambia changes only when your own country moves its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Zambia
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct18National Prayer DaySunday
- Oct19National Prayer Day (observed)Monday
- Oct24Independence DaySaturday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar8International Women's DayMonday
Why a call to Zambia fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Zambian number is for calls inside Zambia. From abroad, leave it out: +260 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Zambia 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 for calls inside Zambia and often will not connect from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Zambia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 260 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 260?
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 Zambia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +260, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Zambia 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 Zambia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Zambia. Most of Zambia keeps the time of Lusaka. Zambia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Zambia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Zambia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Zambia 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 +260 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 260 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Zambia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Zambia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Zambia?
Dial your exit code, then 260 and the 9-digit number
How to call to Zambia, and how do you call Zambia from a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 260 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
How to call Zambia number from a landline abroad?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What's the best way for an internet call to Zambia, to call a Zambia number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Zambia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser