Tanzania Dialing Code (+255)
The country calling code for Tanzania is +255. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Tanzania from anywhere.
Type a local Tanzania phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +255 22 123 4567.
How to dial Tanzania
The + in +255 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 000 in Tanzania itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Tanzania dialing reference
| Country calling code | +255 |
| ISO country code | TZ |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Tanzania) | 000 |
| Example number | 022 123 4567 |
| International format | +255 221234567 |
Calling Tanzania step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Tanzania country code 255.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 221234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Tanzania?
The country calling code for Tanzania is +255 (ISO code TZ). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Tanzania from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 255 (the Tanzania country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 255 221234567.
How do I call Tanzania from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 255, then the local number. For example: 00 255 221234567. On any mobile you can dial +255 221234567 instead.
What is the format of a Tanzania phone number?
A typical Tanzania number looks like 022 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +255 22 123 4567.