
Country Code for Tanzania: +255
Africa
+255
Dialing Code
TZ
ISO2
TZA
ISO3
TSh TZS
Tanzanian Shilling
UTC+3
Timezone
Jan 15, 2026, 01:53 AM
Current Time
About Tanzania Phone Codes
This page provides comprehensive information about Tanzania's international dialing system, helping you make seamless phone calls to and from this destination.
The country code for Tanzania is +255, which is essential for making international calls to Tanzania. Our guide includes detailed dialing instructions, practical examples from major countries, and helpful tips to ensure your calls connect successfully. Whether you're calling for business, staying in touch with family, or making travel arrangements, you'll find all the country code information you need right here.
Beyond the primary phone code, we also provide useful details such as Tanzania ISO country code (TZ) TZA, local currency Tanzanian Shilling (TSh), time zone information (UTC+3), and step-by-step dialing instructions to make your international calling experience as smooth as possible towards Tanzania.
How to Call Tanzania
International Format: +255 XX XXX XXXX
- 1Dial your country's international access code (usually 00 or +)
- 2Dial the Tanzania country code: +255
- 3Dial the area code and phone number (8-9 digits total)
Examples from Popular Countries dialing to Tanzania
From United States:
011 255 22 123 4567
From United Kingdom:
00 255 22 123 4567
From Kenya:
000 255 22 123 4567
Tanzania's main city phone codes
| City | Phone Code |
|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | +255 22 |
| Mwanza | +255 28 |
| Arusha | +255 27 |
| Dodoma | +255 26 |
| Mbeya | +255 25 |
| Morogoro | +255 23 |
| Tanga | +255 27 |
| Tabora | +255 26 |
| Zanzibar City | +255 24 |
| Kigoma | +255 28 |
| Mtwara | +255 23 |
| Iringa | +255 26 |
| Songea | +255 25 |
| Musoma | +255 28 |
| Shinyanga | +255 28 |
Note: These are the main area codes for major cities in Tanzania. When calling from abroad, dial the international access code, then +255, then the city code (without the + symbol), followed by the local number.