Country Code +260

Zambia uses the international dialing code +260

+260

Which Country Has Code +260?

Zambia flag Zambia uses the international dialing code +260.

Looking for US area code 260?

260 is also a US area code in Indiana. A US number looks like (260) XXX-XXXX or +1 260 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +260 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Zambia.

How to Call a +260 Number from the US

Numbers in Zambia have 9 digits after +260. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +260 or 011 260.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 055–058, 075–079 or 095–098		 011 260 95 XXXXXXX +260 95 XXXXXXX
Landline
starts with 021		 011 260 211 XXX XXX +260 211 XXX XXX
Toll-free
starts with 080		 011 260 800 XXX XXX +260 800 XXX XXX

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

Got a Call From +260?

A number starting with +260 is registered in Zambia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +260 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +260 start with 55–58, 75–79 or 95–98 (+260 95 XXXXXXX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +260 211 XXX XXX for Lusaka Province.
  • •Local time: 11:27 AM in Lusaka right now.
  • •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 +260 FAQ

Which country has country code 260?
+260 is the country code of Zambia. Numbers have 9 digits after +260.
Is a +260 number a mobile or a landline?
In Zambia, mobile numbers start with 55–58, 75–79 or 95–98 after +260, for example +260 95 XXXXXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +260 211 XXX XXX for Lusaka Province.
What time is it in Zambia right now?
It is 11:27 AM on Tuesday in Lusaka (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +260 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 260 95 XXXXXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Zambia. From a mobile, dial +260 95 XXXXXXX.
I got a call from +260. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +260 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Zambia Quick Info

Country Zambia
Dialing Code +260
ISO-2 Code zm
ISO-3 Code ZMB
Capital Lusaka
Continent Africa
Population 21,913,874
Currency New Zambian kwacha
Domain zm
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Time in Lusaka

11:27 AM

Tuesday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT).