Zambia's Country
Code is +260
Reaching Lusaka, Ndola, or Livingstone? Zambia sits behind the country code +260, and Intercalling lets you dial any Zambian mobile or landline straight from your browser. You pay clear per minute rates as you go, with no roaming charges to worry about.
Dialing Zambia in a Few Steps
Work through the sequence below to reach any landline or mobile across Zambia.
Exit Code
Enter the exit code for your country.
011 (USA/Canada)
00 (UK/Europe)
(Or hold 0 on a mobile to produce the +)
Zambia Code (+260)
Punch in +260, which sends your call onto the Zambian telecom network.
Area Code & Number
Enter the city code or mobile prefix.Important: leave off the leading zero!
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
Every Zambian area code and mobile prefix opens with a '0' (think 0211 for Lusaka or 097 for Airtel). Dialing from another country, you need to drop that zero.
Zambia City Codes
These area codes cover landline calls. Remember to remove the '0' once you are dialing from overseas.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | Lusaka Province | 0211 |
| Ndola | Copperbelt | 0212 |
| Kitwe | Copperbelt | 0212 |
| Livingstone | Southern | 0213 |
| Choma | Southern | 0213 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Kabwe | Central | 0215 |
| Chipata | Eastern | 0216 |
| Mongu | Western | 0217 |
| Solwezi | North-Western | 0218 |
| Kasama | Northern | 0214 |
Zambia Mobile Prefixes
Match each prefix to its carrier. Dial +260 ahead of these digits, minus the first 0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Zambia?
Zambia's calling code is +260. Enter it right after your own exit code (011 in the US, 00 across Europe) and before the area code.
How do I call a mobile number in Zambia?
Zambian mobile numbers run 10 digits and begin with 09 or 07, such as 097 or 096. From abroad, drop the leading '0' and dial +260 plus the remaining 9 digits, for example +260 97 123 4567.
Which area codes belong to the major cities?
Lusaka uses 0211, Ndola and Kitwe share 0212, and Livingstone is 0213. Strip the '0' for international dialing, so Lusaka becomes +260 211 and the rest follow the same pattern.
Is Intercalling suitable for business calls to Zambia?
Yes. Intercalling runs high-quality, low-latency connections that hold up for professional calls, reaching both landlines and the mobile networks Airtel, MTN, and Zamtel.
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