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How to Call Botswana from the United States
Country code +267 — Dial 011 267 71 XXX XXX from a US landline or +267 71 XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 267, the country code of Botswana.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines, exactly as written: Botswana has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Botswana | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 71 XXX XXX |
011 267 71 XXX XXX |
+267 71 XXX XXX |
| Landline (Francistown) | 240 XXXX |
011 267 240 XXXX |
+267 240 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 32 or 71–79. More number types: Botswana phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Botswana had 164 mobile subscriptions and 3.3 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Botswana mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Botswana
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Gaborone, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Botswana doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Botswana is on UTC+2, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.