Country codes / +260
+260 country code
Zambia
Zambia number format
| International | +260 95 5123456 |
| E.164 (apps and forms) | +260955123456 |
| Inside Zambia | 095 5123456 |
| Digits after +260 | 9 |
Example mobile number format from Google's libphonenumber data, not a real subscriber.
How to call Zambia
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| Any mobile phone | +260 95 5123456 |
| the United States (landline) | 011 260 95 5123456 |
| Canada (landline) | 011 260 95 5123456 |
| the United Kingdom (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| Ireland (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| the United Arab Emirates (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| Australia (landline) | 0011 260 95 5123456 |
| India (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| Germany (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| France (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| Spain (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| Saudi Arabia (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| South Africa (landline) | 00 260 95 5123456 |
| Inside Zambia | 095 5123456 |
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Questions
Which country has the country code +260?
+260 is the country code for Zambia.
How do I call Zambia from the USA or Canada?
Dial 011, then 260, then the number without the leading 0: for example 011 260 95 5123456. From a mobile you can dial +260 95 5123456 instead.
How do I call Zambia from the UK?
Dial 00, then 260, then the number without the leading 0: for example 00 260 95 5123456.
How many digits is a Zambia mobile number?
9 digits after the country code +260, or 10 digits including the leading 0 when dialled inside Zambia. Example: +260 95 5123456.
Is +260 the same as 00260?
Yes. The + stands for the exit code of the country you are calling from. In most countries that is 00, so +260 and 00260 are the same. From the USA and Canada the exit code is 011, so you would dial 011260.
Can I send a mobile top-up to a +260 number?
Yes. Slashtel sends prepaid top-ups to MTN, Airtel, Zamtel numbers in Zambia, paid with a card from any country.
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