International dialing code for
Tanzania
+255
Africa·ISO TZ
How to call Tanzania
From Europe
00 255 local-number
From US / Canada
011 255 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+255 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+255
ISO-2
TZ
Region
Africa
Flag
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Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Tanzania
What is the country code for Tanzania?
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is TZ.
How do I call Tanzania from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 255 followed by the local number in Tanzania, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+255…" also works.
How do I call Tanzania from Europe?
Dial 00 255 followed by the local number in Tanzania, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+255…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+255…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).