How to Call Tanzania from Afghanistan
Tanzania Country Code: +255
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Tanzania correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Tanzania - whether you’re calling Dodoma or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Tanzania from Afghanistan
Dial the exit code for Afghanistan
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Afghanistan.
Add Tanzania's country code
Dial the country code +255 for Tanzania.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Tanzania (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 255 [local number] - For example: 00 255 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+255
Capital of Tanzania
Dodoma
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
Currency of Tanzania
Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
Tanzania Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Tanzania at a Glance
Tanzania, located in Eastern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Dodoma, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 68M.
The official currency is the Tanzanian shilling (Sh). When calling Tanzania, the country code is +255. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Swahili.
City & Area Codes for Tanzania
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 255-27 | +255-27 [local number] |
| Dar Es Salaam | 255-22 | +255-22 [local number] |
| Dodoma | 255-26 | +255-26 [local number] |
| Iringa | 255-26 | +255-26 [local number] |
| Kagera | 255-28 | +255-28 [local number] |
| Kigoma | 255-28 | +255-28 [local number] |
| Kilimanjao | 255-27 | +255-27 [local number] |
| Lindi | 255-23 | +255-23 [local number] |
| Mara | 255-28 | +255-28 [local number] |
| Mbeya | 255-25 | +255-25 [local number] |
| Morogoro | 255-223 | +255-223 [local number] |
| Mtara | 255-23 | +255-23 [local number] |
| Mwanza | 255-28 | +255-28 [local number] |
| Pemba | 255-24 | +255-24 [local number] |
| Pwani | 255-23 | +255-23 [local number] |
| Rukwa | 255-25 | +255-25 [local number] |
| Ruvuma | 255-25 | +255-25 [local number] |
| Shinyanga | 255-28 | +255-28 [local number] |
| Singida | 255-26 | +255-26 [local number] |
| Tabora | 255-26 | +255-26 [local number] |
| Tanga | 255-27 | +255-27 [local number] |
| Zanzibar | 255-24 | +255-24 [local number] |