From another country
+255national number
Example: +255 22 XXX XXXX
International calling guide+255 Country Code
+255 Country Code
for Tanzania
Tanzania uses country calling code +255. Its fixed-line system is grouped into seven large geographic destination codes from 22 through 28. Standard national significant numbers contain nine digits, while machine-to-machine resources can use a longer format.
Country calling code+255
🇹🇿 TZCapital: Dodoma
Quick answer
How to Use Country Code +255
The plus sign represents the international access method used by your phone or network.
Inside Tanzania
Example: 022 XXX XXXX
Domestic trunk or access rule: 0.
Country Code vs. Area Code
+255 routes a call to the Tanzania numbering plan. A geographic area code then narrows a fixed-line call to a numbering area. Do not create a second “255 area code” page for the same country-code intent.
Major Cities
Use a city page to see the applicable geographic code, format and regional limitations.
National Number Format
9 digits for standard national numbers.
Each Tanzanian geographic code can cover several regions and many settlements. The code is useful for understanding fixed-line routing but cannot establish the present location or identity of a caller.
When to Call
East Africa Time (UTC+3), no daylight saving time
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Common questions
+255 Country Code FAQ
Which country uses +255?
Tanzania uses international calling code +255.
How do I call Tanzania from abroad?
Dial your international access method or the plus sign, then 255, followed by the national number without any domestic trunk prefix.
Is +255 an area code?
No. +255 is a country calling code. Geographic area codes are the following part of a fixed-line national number.