Tanzania Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Tanzania

Tanzania’s country calling code is +255. In Tanzania, landlines use geographic area codes in the 02x range (for example 022 for Dar es Salaam), while mobile numbers use “find me anywhere” ranges in the 06x/07x space (for example 074/075/076 for Vodacom). When dialing within Tanzania, numbers are usually written with a leading 0 and you dial 0 + area/mobile code + subscriber number. A typical Dar es Salaam landline is dialed like 0 22 XXX XXXX, and a mobile is dialed like 0 75 XXX XXXX. 

When calling Tanzania from abroad, the rule is straightforward: dial your international exit code (or +), then 255, then the Tanzanian number without the leading 0. So 022 XXX XXXX → +255 22 XXX XXXX for landlines, and 075 XXX XXXX → +255 75 XXX XXXX for mobiles. If you’re calling out of Tanzania internationally, Tanzania’s numbering plan specifies the international prefix as 000 (so 000 + country code + number), though using + on a mobile is often easiest. 

What are the emergency numbers in Tanzania

According to Tanzania’s national numbering plan, key emergency short codes include 112 (Emergency/Police), 114 (Fire Services), 111 (Crime Stoppers), and 110 (Emergency services for Lake Victoria and other water bodies).