Dialling Code for Lesotho
How to call Lesotho from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Lesotho is +266. To call Lesotho from the UK, dial 00 then 266, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 266. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +266 directly.
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Lesotho calling details
| Country code | +266 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ls |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Maseru |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| South Africa | +27 |
|---|
Lesotho in context
- Lesotho covers 30,355 km², making it the 137th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 70 people per km² ranks 117th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: South Africa.
- Lesotho is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 2,116,427 people, Lesotho holds about 2.4% of the population of Southern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Lesotho is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Lesotho — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Lesotho?
The dialling code for Lesotho is +266.
How do I call Lesotho from the UK?
To call Lesotho from the UK, dial 00 266 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Lesotho from the US?
To call Lesotho from the US, dial 011 266 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +266 dialling code?
No — +266 is used exclusively by Lesotho.
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