Zambia Dialing Code (+260)
The country calling code for Zambia is +260. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Zambia from anywhere.
Type a local Zambia phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +260 21 1234567.
How to dial Zambia
The + in +260 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Zambia itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Zambia dialing reference
| Country calling code | +260 |
| ISO country code | ZM |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Zambia) | 00 |
| Example number | 021 1234567 |
| International format | +260 211234567 |
Calling Zambia 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 Zambia country code 260.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 211234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Zambia?
The country calling code for Zambia is +260 (ISO code ZM). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Zambia from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 260 (the Zambia country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 260 211234567.
How do I call Zambia from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 260, then the local number. For example: 00 260 211234567. On any mobile you can dial +260 211234567 instead.
What is the format of a Zambia phone number?
A typical Zambia number looks like 021 1234567. Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +260 21 1234567.