Country Code +260
Zambia uses the international dialing code +260
+260
Which Country Has Code +260?
Zambia uses the international dialing code
+260.
How to Call Zambia from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 260 + local number |
011-260-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +260 + local number |
+260-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 260 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-260-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 260 — the country code for Zambia
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia uses the international dialing code +260.
This code is assigned to Zambia by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Zambia from the US, dial
011 + 260 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +260
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Zambia Quick Info
| Country |
Zambia |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +260 |
| ISO-2 Code | zm |
| ISO-3 Code | ZMB |
| Capital | Lusaka |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 11,862,740 |
| Currency | New Zambian kwacha |
| Domain | zm |
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