Dialling Code for Tanzania

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International dialling code +255

How to call Tanzania from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +255 (Tanzania country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +255 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Tanzania is +255. To call Tanzania from the UK, dial 00 then 255, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 255. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +255 directly.

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Calling Tanzania — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Tanzania?

The dialling code for Tanzania is +255.

How do I call Tanzania from the UK?

To call Tanzania from the UK, dial 00 255 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Tanzania from the US?

To call Tanzania from the US, dial 011 255 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +255 dialling code?

No — +255 is used exclusively by Tanzania.

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