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Zambia Country Code +260

Complete guide to calling Zambia from the US and abroad

ISO-2: ZM ISO-3: ZMB Africa Capital: Lusaka

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+260
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 260 + area + number
Country TLD
.zm

Geography

Capital
Lusaka
Continent
Africa
Area
752,614 km²
Population
21,913,874
Currency
New Zambian kwacha
Languages
Bembe 33.4%, Nyanja 14.7%, Tonga 11.4%, Lozi 5.5%, Chewa 4.5%, Nsenga 2.9%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda (North Western) 1.9%, Kaonde 1.8%, Lala 1.8%, Lamba 1.8%, English (official language) 1.7%, Luvale 1.5%, Mambwe 1.3%, Namwanga 1.2%, Lenje 1.1%, Bisa 1%, other 9.2%, unspecified 0.4%

Time & Communication

Current Time
10:14 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
108.7%
Internet Penetration
17.1%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.3%

How to Call Zambia from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
260
Zambia
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 260 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+260 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Zambia

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Chingola 2 011 260 2 + local number
Kitwe 2 011 260 2 + local number
Luanshya 2 011 260 2 + local number
Lusaka 1 011 260 1 + local number
Ndola 2 011 260 2 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Zimbabwe flag

Zimbabwe

+263 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Botswana flag

Botswana

+267 South Africa flag

South Africa

+27 Swaziland flag

Swaziland

+268 Mozambique flag

Mozambique

+258 Burundi flag

Burundi

+257

Telecommunications in Zambia

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 108.7 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 23,170,376 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.3 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 73,688 2024
Internet users (% of population) 17.1 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 108.7%
Fixed-line 0.3%
Internet 17.1%

Zambia on the Map

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

Flag of Zambia

Flag of Zambia

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

Geography of Zambia

Area

752,610 km²

290,584 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Mafinga Central 2,330 m

Lowest point

Zambezi river 329 m

Climate:
Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)
Terrain:
Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains
Natural resources:
Copper, Cobalt, Zinc, Lead, Coal, Emeralds, Gold, Silver, Uranium, Hydropower
Land borders:
Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
Land use:
agricultural 32.1% (arable 5.1%), forest 60.6% (2023)

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

Economy of Zambia

GDP

$28.9 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$1,318 (2025)

Growth

3.8% (2025)

Inflation

13.9% (2025)

Unemployment

5.9% (2025)

Currency:
Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 4%, Industry 35%, Services 57% (2025)
Top exports:
Copper (67%), Ores (4%), Salt, stone and cement (3%), Mineral fuels and oil (3%), Gold, gems and jewelry (3%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (23%), Machinery and computers (16%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Fertilizers (6%), Plastics (5%)
Main export markets:
Switzerland (43%), China (21%), Dem. Rep. of the Congo (11%), South Africa (4%), United Arab Emirates (4%)
Main suppliers:
South Africa (26%), China (17%), United Arab Emirates (5%), India (5%), Singapore (4%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zambia

What is the country code for Zambia?
The country code for Zambia is +260.
How do I call Zambia from the US?
To call Zambia from the US, dial 011 + 260 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +260 instead of 011.
What time is it in Zambia?
The current time in Zambia is 10:14 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.