Dialling Code for Zambia
How to call Zambia from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Zambia calling details
| Country code | +260 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .zm |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Lusaka |
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Zambia in context
- Zambia covers 752,612 km², making it the 38th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 26 people per km² ranks 160th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
- Zambia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 19,693,423 people, Zambia holds about 4.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Zambia is a member state of the United Nations.
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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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