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Zambia country code: +260

To call Zambia from abroad, dial +260 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Zambia

  1. 1. Start with +260. 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 Zambiain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +260 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
095 5123456 → +260 95 5123456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Zambia at a glance

Country code
+260
Main language
English
Time zone
UTC+2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.99/min landline · $1.46/min mobile
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Questions about calling Zambia

What is the country code for Zambia?
+260. From outside Zambia, dial +260 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Zambia from abroad?
Write it in international form: 095 5123456 becomes +260 95 5123456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Zambia?
Yes. Numbers in Zambia are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +260.
What time zone is Zambia in?
UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Zambia?
The main language is English.
How much does it cost to call Zambia?
$0.99 per minute to landlines and $1.46 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Zambia 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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