Calling Tanzania: [exit code] 255 [local number].
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
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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Tanzania from anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +255 for Tanzania.
Dial the local phone number in Tanzania (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 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
Current time
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Tanzania is --
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.
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.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Tanzania, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
From
Your location
To
Tanzania
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +255 before the local Tanzania number.
Use Tanzania local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
Tanzania is represented here by TZ/TZA, Dodoma, Eastern Africa, about 68M people, Tanzanian shilling (Sh), and primary language context of English, Swahili.
Destination calling code: +255. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +255. For business calls, use Tanzania's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +255 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Tanzania is in Eastern Africa, with Dodoma as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 68M. Primary language context: English, Swahili. Local billing and everyday prices use Tanzanian shilling (Sh).
Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Tanzania's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
| 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] |
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