How to call Tanzania using the international calling code +255 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +255
Dial +255 when calling from outside Tanzania.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+255 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+255 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Tanzania is +255. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +255 followed by the local number.
In Tanzania, the main languages spoken are Swahili, English.
Tanzania uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Tanzania directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Tanzania phone number (+255) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +255 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Tanzania. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).