Dialling Code for Tanzania
How to call Tanzania from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Tanzania calling details
| Country code | +255 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .tz |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Dodoma |
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Tanzania in context
- Tanzania covers 947,303 km², making it the 30th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 72 people per km² ranks 114th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
- With 68,153,004 people, Tanzania holds about 15.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 4.7% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tanzania is a member state of the United Nations.
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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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