Lesotho country code: +266
To call Lesotho from abroad, dial +266 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How to dial Lesotho
- 1. Start with +266. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Lesothoin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +266 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 5012 3456 → +266 5012 3456
- Landline
- Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.
Lesotho at a glance
- Country code
- +266
- Main language
- Southern Sotho
- Time zone
- UTC+2 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $1.50/min landline · $1.12/min mobile
Questions about calling Lesotho
- What is the country code for Lesotho?
- +266. From outside Lesotho, dial +266 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Lesotho from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 5012 3456 becomes +266 5012 3456.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Lesotho?
- No. Dial numbers in Lesotho exactly as written after +266, including any leading 0.
- What time zone is Lesotho in?
- UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Lesotho?
- The main language is Southern Sotho.
- How much does it cost to call Lesotho?
- $1.50 per minute to landlines and $1.12 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Lesotho need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.