Country Code +255
Tanzania uses the international dialing code +255
+255
Which Country Has Code +255?
Tanzania uses the international dialing code
+255.
How to Call Tanzania from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 255 + local number |
011-255-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +255 + local number |
+255-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 255 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-255-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 255 — the country code for Tanzania
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania uses the international dialing code +255.
This code is assigned to Tanzania by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Tanzania from the US, dial
011 + 255 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +255
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Tanzania Quick Info
| Country |
Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +255 |
| ISO-2 Code | tz |
| ISO-3 Code | TZA |
| Capital | Dodoma |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 41,048,532 |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling |
| Domain | tz |
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