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Tanzania country code: +255

To call Tanzania from abroad, dial +255 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Tanzania

  1. 1. Start with +255. 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. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Tanzaniain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +255 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0621 234 567 → +255 621 234 567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Tanzania at a glance

Country code
+255
Main language
Swahili
Time zone
UTC+3 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.82/min landline · $0.78/min mobile
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Questions about calling Tanzania

What is the country code for Tanzania?
+255. From outside Tanzania, dial +255 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Tanzania from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0621 234 567 becomes +255 621 234 567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Tanzania?
Yes. Numbers in Tanzania are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +255.
What time zone is Tanzania in?
UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Tanzania?
The main language is Swahili.
How much does it cost to call Tanzania?
$0.82 per minute to landlines and $0.78 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Tanzania 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.

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