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How to Call Tanzania from the United States
Country code +255 — Dial 011 255 62X XXX XXX from a US landline or +255 62X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 255, the country code of Tanzania.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Tanzania.
| Calling a… | Written in Tanzania | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 062X XXX XXX |
011 255 62X XXX XXX |
+255 62X XXX XXX |
| Landline (Dar-Es-Salaam) | 022 XXX XXXX |
011 255 22 XXX XXXX |
+255 22 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 060–063, 065–069 or 07. More number types: Tanzania phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Tanzania had 127 mobile subscriptions and 0.1 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 Tanzania mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Tanzania
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Dodoma, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT). Tanzania doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Tanzania is on UTC+3, 7 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.