How to Call Tanzania from United States
Calling Tanzania from United States: 011 255 [local number].
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 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 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 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.
Destination Calling Profile: Tanzania
Population
68M
Population Rank
#19 of 230
Language Footprint
English, Swahili
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+03:00
City/Area Code Coverage
22 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Tanzania currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +255.
Route Profile: United States to Tanzania
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
United States Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 255 621 234 567
Capital Time Difference
15h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
18:00-23:59 and 00:00-03:00
Currency Pair
United States dollar ($) -> Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
Primary languages: United States (English) and Tanzania (English, Swahili).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: United States (UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00) and Tanzania (UTC+03:00).
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] |