+255 country code: Tanzania
+255 is the international calling code of Tanzania. A number that starts with +255 (or 00255) comes from Tanzania.
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +255 (or 00255) |
| ISO | TZ |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits after +255 |
| Example (international) | +255 621 234 567 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 0621 234 567 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/255621234567 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +255 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 255Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 0621 234 567 becomes +255 621 234 567.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 255621234567. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +255?
If you do not know anyone with a +255 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +255?
Tanzania. A number that starts with +255 or 00255 is from Tanzania.
How many digits are in a +255 phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after the +255 country code. Example: +255 621 234 567.
How do I call a +255 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 255, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +255 621 234 567.
Is 00255 the same as +255?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.