How to Call Tanzania from United States
Calling Tanzania from United States: 011 255 [local number].
Tanzania Country Code: +255
Quick answer
To call Tanzania from United States, dial 011, then 255, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 255 621 234 567.
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Dialing format
011 255 621 234 567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
011
United States's international dialing prefix
Country code
+255
Tanzania's international calling code
Local number
621 234 567
Enter the local number without the country code
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+255 621 234 567
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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 United States
Dial the exit code for United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
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: 011 255 [local number] - For example: 011 255 612 345 678
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Calling Tanzania from United States: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+255
Capital of Tanzania
Dodoma
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
Currency of Tanzania
Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
Tanzania Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Current time
Your time
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Tanzania
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Tanzania is --
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
011 255 621 234 567
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
18:00-23:59 and 00:00-03:00
City & Area Codes for Tanzania
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Arusha | 255-27 |
| Dar Es Salaam | 255-22 |
| Dodoma | 255-26 |
| Iringa | 255-26 |
| Kagera | 255-28 |
| Kigoma | 255-28 |
| Kilimanjao | 255-27 |
| Lindi | 255-23 |
| Mara | 255-28 |
| Mbeya | 255-25 |
| Morogoro | 255-223 |
| Mtara | 255-23 |
| Mwanza | 255-28 |
| Pemba | 255-24 |
| Pwani | 255-23 |
| Rukwa | 255-25 |
| Ruvuma | 255-25 |
| Shinyanga | 255-28 |
| Singida | 255-26 |
| Tabora | 255-26 |
Show all 22 Tanzania area codes
| Tanga | 255-27 |
| Zanzibar | 255-24 |
