ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated June 13, 2026

Connect instantly: your guide to Tanzania (+255) country code.

Everything you need to dial Tanzania hassle-free from anywhere — verified country code, ISO references, and a step-by-step walkthrough.

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CALLING
TZ
Tanzania
+255
LIVE ROUTE
MeraTalk Direct Route
TIMEZONE
UTC+3
HD VOICE SIGNAL
98%
ALPHA-2
TZ
ALPHA-3
TZA
🇹🇿
Tanzania
2 DIGIT ISOTZ
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+255
TZA
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Dodoma
TIME ZONE
UTC+3
CURRENCY
TZS
LANGUAGES
Swahili, English
Tanzania · Africa · +255

Ways to call Tanzania

Direct Calls

Dial Tanzania directly from any landline or mobile by entering your exit code, then +255.

Calling Cards

Pre-paid international calling cards offer a simple way to call Tanzania at fixed per-minute rates.

VoIP / MeraTalk

Use MeraTalk to call Tanzania with HD voice quality at the lowest rates. Get a virtual number instantly.

Tanzania country information

Capital
Dodoma
Region
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
TZS
Languages
Swahili, English
Population
63M
ISO Alpha-2
TZ
ISO Alpha-3
TZA
Emergency Number
112

How to dial Tanzania step by step

Exit Code
011 / 00
Country Code
+255
Area Code
XXX
Local Number
XXXXXXX
1

Exit Code

Dial your country's exit code (usually 011 or 00)
2

Country Code

Enter the country code: +255
3

Area Code

Add the area/city code (if required)
4

Local Number

Dial the local subscriber number
Calling Format
000 + 255 + number

Tips for clear calls to Tanzania

1

Use a reliable internet connection with at least 1 Mbps upload/download for clear VoIP calls.

2

Use HD-capable headsets or handsets for the best audio quality when calling Tanzania.

3

Schedule calls during business hours in UTC+3 for better answer rates.

Best Time To Call Tanzania

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Cost of calling Tanzania

VoIP is generally the lowest-cost way to reach Tanzania. Compare your options below.

Landline
Traditional
  • Widely available
  • Familiar to use
  • Higher per-minute cost
  • Requires calling card or plan
VoIP
Recommended
  • Call Tanzania with HD quality
  • Lowest per-minute rates
  • Works on any device
  • Instant virtual numbers available
Calling Cards
Pre-paid
  • Fixed per-minute rate
  • No monthly fees
  • Works from any phone
  • Limited to card balance
How VoIP calling works — step by step
01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual Tanzania number (+255) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +255 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
Done
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard.

Tanzania phone number ranges

National service codes and major city area codes for Tanzania (+255).

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+255 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+255 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+255 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Tanzania
CityArea CodeFull Dial
DodomaXX+255 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+255 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+255 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+255 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+255 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Tanzania number range list.

Why use MeraTalk to call Tanzania?

HD Voice Quality

Crystal-clear calls to Tanzania over carrier-grade routes. MOS score 4.4/5.0 — better than most PSTN calls.

Competitive Rates

Lowest per-minute rates to Tanzania (+255) with no hidden fees. Pay only for what you use.

24/7 Support

Expert support around the clock. Get your calls to any country up and running within minutes.

Provider Report
MeraTalk Network Rating
Independently evaluated across voice quality, uptime, pricing transparency, and support responsiveness.
A+
Overall
9.6
Voice Quality
99.9%
Uptime
24/7
Support

How to choose the right provider for Tanzania

Coverage

Ensure your provider has direct routes to Tanzania (+255), not indirect hops that degrade quality and add latency.

Reliability

Look for 99.9%+ uptime SLA and failover routing. Critical for business calls to Tanzania across time zones.

Customer Support

Choose a provider with 24/7 live support — not just a ticketing system. Issues with international routing need immediate attention.

Transparent Pricing

Flat per-minute rates to Tanzania, no surcharges, no hidden fees. MeraTalk shows you the exact rate before you dial.

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FAQ

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on the AI receptionist

“Three vendors collapsed into one bill, and the AI receptionist booked $38k of consultations while we were closed. The platform paid for the year inside the first quarter.”

Customer
Multi-location dental practice
on consolidating the stack

“Inbound calls finally attach to the right deal. We attributed six figures of pipeline last quarter to calls that used to disappear into a generic queue.”

Customer
Mid-market insurance brokerage
on the HubSpot plugin

“Our outbound dialer's connect rate doubled inside two weeks. Lead prioritisation actually works when it runs against your live CRM, not a stale CSV.”

Customer
Staffing agency
on the AI Power Dialer

“Every after-hours call used to be a missed job — about $7k a month down the drain. The AI receptionist closed the gap in week one.”

Customer
Home services company
on the AI receptionist
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