--- title: "+260 Country Code: Zambia Dialing Code & Format" description: "+260 is the country code of Zambia. To call, dial +260 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/zambia lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- Country calling code # +260 Zambia country code Zambia’s international calling code is **+260**. To call a Zambia number from another country, dial your exit code, then 260, then the local number without the leading 0. Calling code +260 ISO 3166 code ZM · 894 Exit code (calling out) 00 Trunk prefix (domestic) 0 Number length 9 digits Time zones Lusaka Local time — Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup). ## How to call Zambia | Calling from | Dial | | --- | --- | | A mobile phone, anywhere | `+260 95 5123456` | | United States & Canada | `011 260 95 5123456` | | UK, Europe & most countries | `00 260 95 5123456` | | Australia | `0011 260 95 5123456` | | Inside Zambia | `095 5123456` | Inside Zambia, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 095 5123456). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad. ## Zambia phone number format A sample mobile number in Zambia is written **+260 95 5123456** internationally, **095 5123456** locally, and **+260955123456** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9 digits long after the country code. Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format. ## Calling abroad from Zambia To call another country from a Zambia landline, start with the exit code **00**, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding **0** to type **+** works everywhere and replaces the exit code. ## Missed call from +260? If you don’t know anyone in Zambia, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text. AI Family Locator ## Request location sharing for a +260 number Enter the Zambia number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which country uses the +260 code? +260 is the international calling code of Zambia (ZM). No other country uses it. ### How do I call Zambia from the United States? Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 260, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +260 95 5123456. ### How many digits are in a Zambia phone number? National numbers in Zambia are 9 digits long after the +260 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +260 95 5123456. ### Can I find the location of a +260 number? Not from the number alone. Enter the number in [AI Family Locator](https://ailocator.app/start) and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location. ## Nearby calling codes - [ Madagascar +261](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/madagascar) - [ Mayotte +262](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/mayotte) - [ Mozambique +258](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/mozambique) - [ Réunion +262](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/reunion) - [ Burundi +257](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/burundi) - [ Zimbabwe +263](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/zimbabwe) - [ Namibia +264](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/namibia) - [ Uganda +256](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/uganda) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/zambia) · Last updated: 2026-10-18