Every number type in Zambia 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 Zambia
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Country code
+260
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
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
0211 234 567
+260 211 234 567
+260211234567
9
Mobile
095 5123456
+260 95 5123456
+260955123456
9
Toll-free
0800 123 456
+260 800 123 456
+260800123456
9
VoIP
630123456
+260 630123456
+260630123456
9
How to call Zambia
From abroad: dial +260 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +260 95 5123456
Within Zambia: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 095 5123456
Calling abroad from Zambia: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+260955123456): 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 Zambia 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 Zambia?
Numbers in Zambia use country code +260. A mobile number looks like 095 5123456 domestically, or +260 95 5123456 in international format (E.164: +260955123456). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Zambia from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 260, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +260 95 5123456.
What is the country calling code for Zambia?
The country calling code for Zambia is +260. To call abroad from Zambia, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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