Lesotho
Lesotho
+266
ISO
LS / LSO
Capital
Maseru
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
LSL
Scam risk
LOW
Population
2,142,249 · Sesotho, English
🕐 Current time in Lesotho UTC+2
Maseru - UTC+2
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Common formats for +266

The country code for Lesotho can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.

  • +266 - international E.164 format (with plus sign)
  • 266 - digits only (often typed in search)
  • 00266 - with European exit code (00)
  • 011 266 - with US exit code (011)
  • 00 266 XX XXX XXX - full landline example
  • +266 5XX XX XXX - full mobile example

How to dial

From the United States →
011 + 266 + area + number
Landline: 00 266 XX XXX XXX · Mobile: +266 5XX XX XXX
From Europe →
00 + 266 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 266, then the local number.

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 266 XX XXX XXX +266 5XX XX XXX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 266 XX XXX XXX +266 5XX XX XXX
Australia Australia 0011 266 XX XXX XXX +266 5XX XX XXX
Canada Canada 011 266 XX XXX XXX +266 5XX XX XXX
India India 00 266 XX XXX XXX +266 5XX XX XXX

Area codes

CodeCity / Region
22 Maseru

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Scam Risk: LOW

Low scam risk.

What to do
  • +266 is a low-risk country code
  • Standard phone safety practices apply

FAQ

What country has the code +266?

The country code +266 belongs to Lesotho.

Is +266 a scam?

+266 is the legitimate country code for Lesotho. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk.

How to call Lesotho from the US?

From a US landline: dial 011 + 266 + local number. From a US cell: dial +266 + local number.

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