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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
30,355 km²
Population
2,363,325
Currency
Lesotho loti
Languages
Sesotho (official language) (southern Sotho), English (official language), Zulu, Xhosa

Time & Communication

Current Time
10:50 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
70.3%
Internet Penetration
51.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.3%

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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Lesotho yet. From the US, dial 011 + 266 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Lesotho uses one.

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 Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 70.3 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 1,643,864 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.3 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 7,980 2024
Internet users (% of population) 51.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 70.3%
Fixed-line 0.3%
Internet 51.8%

Lesotho on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Maseru.

Flag of Lesotho

Flag of Lesotho

The national flag of Lesotho. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Lesotho

Area

30,360 km²

11,722 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Thabana Ntlenyana 3,482 m

Lowest point

junction of the Orange and Makhaleng Rivers 1,400 m

Climate:
Temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers
Terrain:
Mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains
Natural resources:
Water, Agricultural and grazing land, Diamonds, Sand, Clay, Building stone
Land borders:
South Africa
Land use:
agricultural 77.8% (arable 11.8%), forest 1.1% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Lesotho

GDP

$2.6 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$1,089 (2025)

Growth

2.0% (2025)

Inflation

4.3% (2025)

Unemployment

16.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.550 (#167 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Loti (LSL), Rand (ZAR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 6%, Industry 25%, Services 56% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 10:50 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.