Dialling Code for Zambia

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International dialling code +260

How to call Zambia from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +260 (Zambia country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +260 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Zambia is +260. To call Zambia from the UK, dial 00 then 260, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 260. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +260 directly.

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Calling Zambia — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Zambia?

The dialling code for Zambia is +260.

How do I call Zambia from the UK?

To call Zambia from the UK, dial 00 260 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Zambia from the US?

To call Zambia from the US, dial 011 260 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +260 dialling code?

No — +260 is used exclusively by Zambia.

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