Zambia phone-number intelligence
Country code: +260 · ISO: ZM/ZMB
Zambia phone number format
International format (E.164): +260 XXX XXX XXX
Format illustration only — each X stands for a digit; this is not a real subscriber number.
Domestic numbers in Zambia are often written with a leading trunk prefix (usually 0) — drop it when dialling internationally.
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How to call Zambia
To call Zambia from abroad, dial your international access prefix — 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada, or simply + on any mobile phone — then the country code +260 and the subscriber number.
Example: +260 XXX XXX XXX or 00 260 XXX XXX XXX
Line type breakdown
| Line type | Share |
|---|---|
| mobile | 70.0% |
| voip | 15.0% |
| fixed_line | 15.0% |
Top mobile carriers
| Brand | MCC-MNC |
|---|---|
| — | |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Zambia?
The country code for Zambia is +260. Dial it after + or your international access prefix (00/011) when calling from abroad.
How do I call Zambia from abroad?
Dial + or your international access prefix (00 in most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada), then the country code +260 and the subscriber number — for example +260 XXX XXX XXX.
What is the phone number format in Zambia?
Numbers in Zambia are written in the international E.164 format starting with +260, for example +260 XXX XXX XXX (a format illustration, not a real number).
Country codes in the same region
- Madagascar (+261)
- Mayotte (+262)
- Mozambique (+258)
- Réunion (+262)
- Burundi (+257)
- Zimbabwe (+263)
- Namibia (+264)
- Uganda (+256)