How to call Zambia: country code +260
The country code for Zambia is +260. From a mobile phone, press +, then 260 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Zambia: --:--
Dial Zambia from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Zambia from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 260, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Zambia
| Country code | +260 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Zambia) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Lusaka |
Inside Zambia, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Zambia | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 0211 234 567 | +260 211 234 567 |
| Mobile | 095 5123456 | +260 95 5123456 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Zambia?
The country code for Zambia is +260.
How do I call Zambia from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Zambia?
To call another country from Zambia, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Zambia now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Zambia 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.