Country Code +266
Lesotho uses the international dialing code +266
+266
Which Country Has Code +266?
Lesotho uses the international dialing code
+266.
How to Call Lesotho from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 266 + local number |
011-266-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +266 + local number |
+266-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 266 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-266-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 266 — the country code for Lesotho
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho uses the international dialing code +266.
This code is assigned to Lesotho by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Lesotho from the US, dial
011 + 266 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +266
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Lesotho Quick Info
| Country |
Lesotho |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +266 |
| ISO-2 Code | ls |
| ISO-3 Code | LSO |
| Capital | Maseru |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,130,819 |
| Currency | Lesotho loti |
| Domain | ls |
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