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Lesotho Phone Number Format

Country code +266 — Complete guide to Lesotho phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Lesotho Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Lesotho have 8 digits after the country code +266. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (50XX XXXX) and after the country code (+266 50XX XXXX).

Country code+266
Digits after +2668 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with 5 or 6
Exit code (to call abroad from Lesotho)00
Dial from the US011 266 50XX XXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

8 digits after +266, starting with 5 or 6.

50XX XXXX at home
+266 50XX XXXX international
Landline numbers

8 digits after +266. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Maseru:

2212 XXXX at home
+266 2212 XXXX international

Lesotho Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 5 or 6 50XX XXXX +266 50XX XXXX 011 266 50XX XXXX
Landline 2 2212 XXXX +266 2212 XXXX 011 266 2212 XXXX
Toll-free 80 8002 XXXX +266 8002 XXXX 011 266 8002 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Lesotho? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Lesotho numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +266 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +266 instead of 011 266.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Lesotho have 8 digits after +266. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +266 prefix so they work from any country.

Lesotho Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Lesotho have?

Phone numbers in Lesotho have 8 digits after the country code +266.

What do mobile numbers in Lesotho start with?

Mobile numbers in Lesotho start with 5 or 6, for example 50XX XXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Lesotho in international format?

Start with +266, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 50XX XXXX at home becomes +266 50XX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 266 50XX XXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Lesotho?

Toll-free numbers in Lesotho start with 80, for example 8002 XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Lesotho?

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.

Lesotho Quick Info
Country Code +266
ISO Code LS
Capital Maseru
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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