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Botswana Phone Number Format
Country code +267 — Complete guide to Botswana phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Botswana Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Botswana have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after the country code +267.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(71 XXX XXX)
and after the country code (+267 71 XXX XXX).
| Country code | +267 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +267 | 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 32 or 71–79 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Botswana) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 267 71 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +267, starting with 32 or 71–79.
71 XXX XXX at home+267 71 XXX XXX international7 digits after +267. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Francistown:
240 XXXX at home+267 240 XXXX internationalBotswana Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 32 or 71–79 | 71 XXX XXX |
+267 71 XXX XXX |
011 267 71 XXX XXX |
| Landline | 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 | 240 XXXX |
+267 240 XXXX |
011 267 240 XXXX |
| Toll-free | 08 or 80 | 0800 XXX XXX |
+267 0800 XXX XXX |
011 267 0800 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 90 | 90 XXXXX |
+267 90 XXXXX |
011 267 90 XXXXX |
| VoIP | — | 79 XXX XXX |
+267 79 XXX XXX |
011 267 79 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Botswana? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Botswana Area Codes
Major area codes in Botswana:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2 |
Francistown |
3 |
Gaborone |
6 |
Ghanzi |
6 |
Maun |
5 |
Molepolole |
4 |
Serowe |
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Botswana numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +267 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+267instead of011 267. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Botswana have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after +267. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+267prefix so they work from any country.
Botswana Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Botswana have?
Phone numbers in Botswana have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after the country code +267.
What do mobile numbers in Botswana start with?
Mobile numbers in Botswana start with 32 or 71–79, for example 71 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Botswana in international format?
Start with +267, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 71 XXX XXX at home becomes +267 71 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 267 71 XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Botswana?
Toll-free numbers in Botswana start with 08 or 80, for example 0800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Botswana?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.