How to Call Botswana
Calling Botswana: [exit code] 267 [local number].
Botswana Country Code: +267
Quick answer
To call Botswana, dial your international exit code, then 267, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: +267 71 123 456. Calls cost from ~$0.66 per minute with CallTuv.
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Dialing format
+ 267 71 123 456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
+
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+267
Botswana's international calling code
Local number
71 123 456
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+267 71 123 456
Use this format inside CallTuv
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Botswana 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 Botswana - whether you’re calling Gaborone or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Botswana from anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Add Botswana's country code
Dial the country code +267 for Botswana.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Botswana (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: [exit code] 267 [local number] - For example: 00 267 612 345 678
HOW TO CALL
International Dialing Format
CallTuv Format
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Calling Code
+267
Cost to Call Botswana
~$0.66/min landline, ~$0.93/min mobile
Capital of Botswana
Gaborone
Region
Africa (Southern Africa)
Currency of Botswana
Botswana pula (P)
Botswana Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Current time
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City & Area Codes for Botswana
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Barolong/Ngwaketse | 267-54 |
| Francistown | 267-24 |
| Gaborone | 267-31 |
| Gaborone | 267-35 |
| Gaborone | 267-36 |
| Gantsi | 267-65 |
| Jwaneng | 267-58 |
| Kanye | 267-340 |
| Kasane | 267-62 |
| Letlhakane/Orapa | 267-29 |
| Lobatse | 267-53 |
| Mahalapye | 267-47 |
| Maun | 267-68 |
| Mobile Phones - Mascom | 267-71 |
| Mobile Phones - Orange | 267-72 |
| Mochudi | 267-57 |
| Molepolole | 267-59 |
| Palapye | 267-49 |
| Ramotswa | 267-53 |
| Selebi-Phikwe | 267-26 |
Show all 21 Botswana area codes
| Serowe | 267-46 |
International Calling to Botswana: FAQs
How do I call Botswana from abroad?
To call Botswana, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +267, and then the local phone number.
What is the country calling code for Botswana?
The country calling code for Botswana is +267. To call Botswana from abroad, dial +267 followed by the local phone number.
How do I make cheap calls to Botswana?
To make affordable calls to Botswana from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +267 followed by the local number. No app download required, and calls start at ~$0.66 per minute.
How much does it cost to call Botswana?
Calls to Botswana cost ~$0.66 per minute to landlines and ~$0.93 per minute to mobiles with CallTuv, billed per minute with no subscription.View rates for Botswana →
Can I use + instead of the exit code when calling Botswana?
Yes. On mobile phones and in CallTuv, you can usually use +267. The plus sign replaces your country's international exit code.
Should I remove leading zeros from Botswana phone numbers?
In most international dialing formats, remove the trunk prefix or leading zero before the local Botswana number, then dial +267. If the dialer shows a formatting warning, follow the corrected format before calling.
