How to call Zambia from the US
- From mobile
- +260 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 260 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.74/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Zambia from the US
How to make a call to Zambia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Zambian number has 9 digits, and the 0 before the area code drops after 260.
- 011The US exit code
- 260Country code of Zambia
- 211Lusaka
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +260 xxx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +260 211 234 567
- Mobile
- +260 211 234 567
- Landline
- 011 260 211 234 567
Main area codes in Zambia
The area code comes right after 260, then the local number
- Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces011 260212then 6 digits
- Chipata/Eastern Province011 260216then 6 digits
- Solwezi/Western Province011 260217then 6 digits
- Kabwe/Central Province011 260215then 6 digits
- Kasama/Northern Province011 260214then 6 digits
- Livingstone/Southern Province011 260213then 6 digits
- Mongu/North-Western Province011 260218then 6 digits
- Lusaka Province011 260211then 6 digits
Before you call Zambia
Dial a province with its code
How to dial Zambia from the USA by province: the area code follows 260, then 6 more digits.
- Ndola011 260 212
- Livingstone011 260 213
- Kabwe011 260 215
Calling Zambia cell phones
Calling Zambia from the USA, keep the 0 out of a saved number, or the call fails.
- Fails
- 011 260 0 211 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 260 211 xxx xxx
Save contacts with +260
How do I call Zambia from the USA with a saved contact? Save +260 and 9 digits, or type them in the dialer above.
Calling Zambia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Zambia for $0.83/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Zambia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.83 landline$0.74 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.29 landline · $0.40 mobile + tax with plan |
Want to call Zambia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Zambia
The time now in Zambia, and the best hours to call. Zambia keeps one clock all year, so the time difference moves only when New York changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Zambia 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 Zambia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Zambia from the USA mobile or cell phone?
Dial +260, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Zambia included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Zambia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Zambia from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces from the USA?
For Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces, dial 011 260 212, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Zambia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 260. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +260 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 260 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Zambia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 260 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Zambia
Why isn't my call going through to Zambia?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Zambia: how to call Zambia 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 Zambia 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 Zambia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Zambia landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 260, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Zambia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Zambia. March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Zambia from the USA?
Dial 011 260, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +260 works too