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Namibia Phone Number Format
Country code +264 — Complete guide to Namibia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Namibia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Namibia have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +264.
Inside Namibia a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
081 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+264 81 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +264 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +264 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +264 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 060, 081–082 or 084–085 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Namibia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 264 81 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +264, starting with 060, 081–082 or 084–085.
081 XXX XXXX at home+264 81 XXX XXXX international8 or 9 digits after +264. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Windhoek:
061 XXX XXX at home+264 61 XXX XXX internationalNamibia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 060, 081–082 or 084–085 | 081 XXX XXXX |
+264 81 XXX XXXX |
011 264 81 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 061–067 | 061 XXX XXX |
+264 61 XXX XXX |
011 264 61 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 080 XXX XXXX |
+264 80 XXX XXXX |
011 264 80 XXX XXXX |
| Premium rate | 087 | 0870 XXX XXX |
+264 870 XXX XXX |
011 264 870 XXX XXX |
| VoIP | — | 088 XXX XXX |
+264 88 XXX XXX |
011 264 88 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Namibia? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Namibia.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+264instead of011 264. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Namibia have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +264. 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
+264prefix so they work from any country.
Namibia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Namibia have?
Phone numbers in Namibia have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +264. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Namibia start with?
Mobile numbers in Namibia start with 060, 081–082 or 084–085 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +264 81 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Namibia in international format?
Start with +264, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 081 XXX XXXX at home becomes +264 81 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 264 81 XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Namibia?
Toll-free numbers in Namibia start with 080, for example 080 XXX XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Namibia?
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.