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Lesotho Country Code +266

Complete guide to calling Lesotho from the US and abroad

ISO-2: LS ISO-3: LSO Africa Capital: Maseru

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+266
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 266 + area + number
Country TLD
.ls

Geography

Capital
Maseru
Continent
Africa
Area
30 km²
Population
2,130,819
Currency
Lesotho loti
Languages
Sesotho (official language) (southern Sotho), English (official language), Zulu, Xhosa

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:44 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
103.6%
Internet Penetration
27.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
1.9%

How to Call Lesotho from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Lesotho from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
266
Lesotho
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 266 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+266 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Lesotho

Direct dial

Lesotho does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +266 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

South Africa flag

South Africa

+27 Swaziland flag

Swaziland

+268 Mozambique flag

Mozambique

+258 Botswana flag

Botswana

+267 Zimbabwe flag

Zimbabwe

+263 Namibia flag

Namibia

+264 Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265

Telecommunications in Lesotho

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 103.6%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 2
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 1.9%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 41
Internet Users (per 100 people) 27.3%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 103.6%
Fixed-line 1.9%
Internet 27.3%

Lesotho on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lesotho

What is the country code for Lesotho?
The country code for Lesotho is +266.
How do I call Lesotho from the US?
To call Lesotho from the US, dial 011 + 266 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +266 instead of 011.
What time is it in Lesotho?
The current time in Lesotho is 9:44 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.