ISO
ZM / ZMB
Zambia
+260
Capital
Lusaka
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
ZMW
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
18,383,955 · English
🕐 Current time in Zambia
UTC+2
Lusaka
-
UTC+2
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Common formats for +260
The country code for Zambia can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+260- international E.164 format (with plus sign)260- digits only (often typed in search)00260- with European exit code (00)011 260- with US exit code (011)00 260 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+260 XX XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 260 + area + number
Landline:
00 260 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +260 XX XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 260 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 260, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 260 XX XXX XXXX |
+260 XX XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 260 XX XXX XXXX |
+260 XX XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 260 XX XXX XXXX |
+260 XX XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 260 XX XXX XXXX |
+260 XX XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 260 XX XXX XXXX |
+260 XX XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
211 |
Lusaka Province |
212 |
Ndola/Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces |
213 |
Livingstone/Southern Province |
214 |
Kasama/Northern Province |
215 |
Kabwe/Central Province |
216 |
Chipata/Eastern Province |
217 |
Solwezi/Western Province |
218 |
Mongu/North-Western Province |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some mobile money fraud and advance-fee scams.
Common scam types from +260
- Mobile Money Fraud
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +260
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +260?
The country code +260 belongs to Zambia.
Is +260 a scam?
+260 is the legitimate country code for Zambia. The scam risk level is medium. Some mobile money fraud and advance-fee scams.
How to call Zambia from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 260 + local number. From a US cell: dial +260 + local number.
