Tanzania Country Code +255
Complete guide to calling Tanzania from the US and abroad
ISO-2: TZ
ISO-3: TZA
Africa
Capital: Dodoma
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +255
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 255 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .tz
Geography
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 947 km²
- Population
- 41,048,532
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling
- Languages
- Kiswahili or Swahili (official language), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official language, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 10:46 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC+3
- Mobile Penetration
- 72.1%
- Internet Penetration
- 13.0%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 0.2%
How to Call Tanzania from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Tanzania from a US landline or mobile phone:
1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
255
Tanzania
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number
Example dialing format:
011 - 255 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+255 - area code - local number
Area Codes in Tanzania
| City | Area Code | How to Dial from US |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 27 | 011 255 27 + local number |
| Dar Es Salaam | 22 | 011 255 22 + local number |
| Dodoma | 26 | 011 255 26 + local number |
| Iringa | 26 | 011 255 26 + local number |
| Kagera | 28 | 011 255 28 + local number |
| Kigoma | 28 | 011 255 28 + local number |
| Kilimanjao | 27 | 011 255 27 + local number |
| Lindi | 23 | 011 255 23 + local number |
| Mara | 28 | 011 255 28 + local number |
| Mbeya | 25 | 011 255 25 + local number |
| Morogoro | 223 | 011 255 223 + local number |
| Mtara | 23 | 011 255 23 + local number |
| Mwanza | 28 | 011 255 28 + local number |
| Pemba | 24 | 011 255 24 + local number |
| Pwani | 23 | 011 255 23 + local number |
| Rukwa | 25 | 011 255 25 + local number |
| Ruvuma | 25 | 011 255 25 + local number |
| Shinyanga | 28 | 011 255 28 + local number |
| Singida | 26 | 011 255 26 + local number |
| Tabora | 26 | 011 255 26 + local number |
| Tanga | 27 | 011 255 27 + local number |
| Zanzibar | 24 | 011 255 24 + local number |
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Tanzania
| Metric | Value (2016) |
|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 72.1% |
| Mobile Subscriptions (total) | 40,044,186 |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 0.2% |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) | 129 |
| Internet Users (per 100 people) | 13.0% |
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Mobile
72.1%
Fixed-line
0.2%
Internet
13.0%
Tanzania on the Map
Frequently Asked Questions about Tanzania
What is the country code for Tanzania?
The country code for Tanzania is +255.
How do I call Tanzania from the US?
To call Tanzania from the US, dial 011 + 255 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +255 instead of 011.
What time is it in Tanzania?
The current time in Tanzania is 10:46 AM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.