How to call Tanzania: country code +255
The country code for Tanzania is +255. From a mobile phone, press +, then 255 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Tanzania: --:--
Dial Tanzania from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Tanzania from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 255, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Tanzania
| Country code | +255 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Tanzania) | 000 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Inside Tanzania, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Tanzania | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 022 234 5678 | +255 22 234 5678 |
| Mobile | 0621 234 567 | +255 621 234 567 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Tanzania?
The country code for Tanzania is +255.
How do I call Tanzania from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Tanzania?
To call another country from Tanzania, dial 000 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Tanzania now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Tanzania and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.