Every number type in Lesotho with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Lesotho
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Country code
+266
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
2212 3456
+266 2212 3456
+26622123456
8
Mobile
5012 3456
+266 5012 3456
+26650123456
8
Toll-free
8002 1234
+266 8002 1234
+26680021234
8
How to call Lesotho
From abroad: dial +266 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +266 5012 3456
Within Lesotho: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 5012 3456
Calling abroad from Lesotho: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+26650123456): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Lesotho number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Lesotho?
Numbers in Lesotho use country code +266. A mobile number looks like 5012 3456 domestically, or +266 5012 3456 in international format (E.164: +26650123456). Mobile numbers have 8 national digits.
How do I call Lesotho from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 266, then the national number. Example: +266 5012 3456.
What is the country calling code for Lesotho?
The country calling code for Lesotho is +266. To call abroad from Lesotho, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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