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Zambia Phone Number Format
Country code +260 — Complete guide to Zambia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Zambia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Zambia have 9 digits after the country code +260.
Inside Zambia a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
095 XXXXXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+260 95 XXXXXXX.
| Country code | +260 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +260 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +260 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 055–058, 075–079 or 095–098 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Zambia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 260 95 XXXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +260, starting with 055–058, 075–079 or 095–098.
095 XXXXXXX at home+260 95 XXXXXXX international9 digits after +260. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Lusaka Province:
0211 XXX XXX at home+260 211 XXX XXX internationalZambia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 055–058, 075–079 or 095–098 | 095 XXXXXXX |
+260 95 XXXXXXX |
011 260 95 XXXXXXX |
| Landline | 021 | 0211 XXX XXX |
+260 211 XXX XXX |
011 260 211 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXX XXX |
+260 800 XXX XXX |
011 260 800 XXX XXX |
| VoIP | — | 6XXXXXXXX |
+260 6XXXXXXXX |
011 260 6XXXXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Zambia? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Zambia Area Codes
Major area codes in Zambia:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2 |
Chingola |
2 |
Kitwe |
2 |
Luanshya |
1 |
Lusaka |
2 |
Ndola |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Zambia.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+260instead of011 260. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Zambia have 9 digits after +260. 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
+260prefix so they work from any country.
Zambia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Zambia have?
Phone numbers in Zambia have 9 digits after the country code +260. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Zambia start with?
Mobile numbers in Zambia start with 055–058, 075–079 or 095–098 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +260 95 XXXXXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Zambia in international format?
Start with +260, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 095 XXXXXXX at home becomes +260 95 XXXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 260 95 XXXXXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Zambia?
Toll-free numbers in Zambia start with 080, for example 0800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Zambia?
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.