Country Code +255

Tanzania uses the international dialing code +255

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Which Country Has Code +255?

Tanzania flag Tanzania uses the international dialing code +255.

How to Call a +255 Number from the US

Numbers in Tanzania have 9 digits after +255. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +255 or 011 255.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 060–063, 065–069 or 07		 011 255 62X XXX XXX +255 62X XXX XXX
Landline
starts with 022–028		 011 255 22 XXX XXXX +255 22 XXX XXXX
Toll-free
starts with 080		 011 255 800 XX XXXX +255 800 XX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Tanzania phone number format.

Got a Call From +255?

A number starting with +255 is registered in Tanzania. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +255 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +255 start with 60–63, 65–69 or 7 (+255 62X XXX XXX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +255 22 XXX XXXX for Dar-Es-Salaam.
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +255: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 11:15 PM in Dodoma right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +255 FAQ

Which country has country code 255?
+255 is the country code of Tanzania. Numbers have 9 digits after +255.
Is a +255 number a mobile or a landline?
In Tanzania, mobile numbers start with 60–63, 65–69 or 7 after +255, for example +255 62X XXX XXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +255 22 XXX XXXX for Dar-Es-Salaam.
What time is it in Tanzania right now?
It is 11:15 PM on Friday in Dodoma (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.
Are some +255 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Tanzania, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +255. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +255 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 255 62X XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Tanzania. From a mobile, dial +255 62X XXX XXX.
I got a call from +255. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +255 is an international call. It is 11:15 PM in Tanzania right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Tanzania Quick Info

Country Tanzania
Dialing Code +255
ISO-2 Code tz
ISO-3 Code TZA
Capital Dodoma
Continent Africa
Population 70,545,865
Currency Tanzanian shilling
Domain tz
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Time in Dodoma

11:15 PM

Friday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).