ISO
LS / LSO
Lesotho
+266
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 XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 266 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 266, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 266 XX XXX XXX |
+266 5XX XX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 266 XX XXX XXX |
+266 5XX XX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 266 XX XXX XXX |
+266 5XX XX XXX |
Canada
|
011 266 XX XXX XXX |
+266 5XX XX XXX |
India
|
00 266 XX XXX XXX |
+266 5XX XX XXX |
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.
