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Tanzania Country Code — +255
+255 is the international dialling code for Tanzania. Numbers in Tanzania start with this prefix when dialled from abroad.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania |
| Dialling code | +255 |
| ISO code | TZ / TZA |
| Region | Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Capital | Dodoma |
| Languages | sw-TZ,en,ar |
| Currency | TZS — Tanzanian Shilling |
| Internet TLD | .tz |
How to call Tanzania
To call Tanzania from another country, dial your international access prefix, then 255, then the local number.
- From the United States or Canada: 011 255, then the local number.
- From most other countries: 00 255, then the local number (some countries use 0011, 010 or another carrier prefix — check your operator).
- From a mobile phone abroad: +255 works on almost every network.
Other countries in Africa
Algeria +213Angola +244Benin +229Botswana +267British Indian Ocean Territory +246Burkina Faso +226Burundi +257Cameroon +237Cape Verde +238Central African Republic +236Chad +235Comoros +269Congo - Brazzaville +242Congo - Kinshasa +243Côte d’Ivoire +225Djibouti +253Egypt +20Equatorial Guinea +240
Frequently asked questions
What country is +255?
+255 is the international dialling code for Tanzania, with capital Dodoma.
How do I call Tanzania from the US?
Dial 011, then 255, then the local number. From a mobile phone you can also dial +255 followed by the local number.