How to Call Tanzania
Calling Tanzania: [exit code] 255 [local number].
Tanzania Country Code: +255
Quick answer
To call Tanzania, dial your international exit code, then 255, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 255 621 234 567.
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Dialing format
00 255 621 234 567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
00 or +
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
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 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 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: [exit code] 255 [local number] - For example: 00 255 612 345 678
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Calling Tanzania: 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
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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 |
