Do East and Southern African countries share one calling code?

No. Kenya uses +254, Tanzania +255, South Africa +27, Botswana +267, Namibia +264, Zambia +260, and Zimbabwe +263. Select the exact destination.

Are nearby Indian Ocean islands included with East Africa?

This combined directory may include regional island destinations such as Mauritius, Seychelles, and Réunion. Each has its own numbering arrangement, so use the destination guide.

Can I use South Africa’s +27 code for neighboring countries?

No. Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have their own country codes. Confirm the destination before dialing.

How do I use the East and Southern Africa page?

Select the exact country or territory, then open its guide to verify the country code and complete international number format.

What should I verify before calling this region?

Confirm the destination name, complete internationally formatted number, and destination-specific instructions. Regional proximity does not determine the calling code.

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East & Southern Africa

27 countries/territories

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Destination	Call costs	How to dial from the U.S.
Botswana Code: 267	Calls to Botswana are: $0.29 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Botswana dial 011 + 267 + the local number.
British Indian Ocean Territory Code: 246	Calls to British Indian Ocean Territory are: $4.50 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to British Indian Ocean Territory dial 011 + 246 + the local number.
Burundi Code: 257	Calls to Burundi are: $1.25 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Burundi dial 011 + 257 + the local number.
Comoros Code: 269	Calls to Comoros are: $0.30 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Comoros dial 011 + 269 + the local number.
Diego Garcia Code: 246	Calls to Diego Garcia are: $4.50 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Diego Garcia dial 011 + 246 + the local number.
Djibouti Code: 253	Calls to Djibouti are: $0.75 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Djibouti dial 011 + 253 + the local number.
Eritrea Code: 291	Calls to Eritrea are: $0.75 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Eritrea dial 011 + 291 + the local number.
Ethiopia Code: 251	Calls to Ethiopia are: $1.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Ethiopia dial 011 + 251 + the local number.
Kenya Code: 254	Calls to Kenya are: $0.30 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Kenya dial 011 + 254 + the local number.
Lesotho Code: 266	Calls to Lesotho are: $0.75 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Lesotho dial 011 + 266 + the local number.
Madagascar Code: 261	Calls to Madagascar are: $2.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Madagascar dial 011 + 261 + the local number.
Malawi Code: 265	Calls to Malawi are: $0.40 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Malawi dial 011 + 265 + the local number.
Mauritius Code: 230	Calls to Mauritius are: $1.25 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Mauritius dial 011 + 230 + the local number.
Mayotte Code: 262	Calls to Mayotte are: $0.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Mayotte dial 011 + 262 + the local number.
Mozambique Code: 258	Calls to Mozambique are: $0.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Mozambique dial 011 + 258 + the local number.
Namibia Code: 264	Calls to Namibia are: $0.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Namibia dial 011 + 264 + the local number.
Reunion Island Code: 262	Calls to Reunion Island are: $0.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Reunion Island dial 011 + 262 + the local number.
Rwanda Code: 250	Calls to Rwanda are: $1.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Rwanda dial 011 + 250 + the local number.
Seychelles Code: 248	Calls to Seychelles are: $1.25 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Seychelles dial 011 + 248 + the local number.
Somalia Code: 252	Calls to Somalia are: $1.25 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Somalia dial 011 + 252 + the local number.
South Africa Code: 27	Calls to South Africa are: $0.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to South Africa dial 011 + 27 + the local number.
South Sudan Code: 211	Calls to South Sudan are: $0.75 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to South Sudan dial 011 + 211 + the local number.
Swaziland Code: 268	Calls to Swaziland are: $0.00 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Swaziland dial 011 + 268 + the local number.
Tanzania Code: 255	Calls to Tanzania are: $0.30 per minute with AT&T International Calling $5.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Tanzania dial 011 + 255 + the local number.
Uganda Code: 256	Calls to Uganda are: $0.30 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Uganda dial 011 + 256 + the local number.
Zambia Code: 260	Calls to Zambia are: $0.30 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Zambia dial 011 + 260 + the local number.
Zimbabwe Code: 263	Calls to Zimbabwe are: $0.34 per minute with AT&T International Calling $4.00 per minute with PPU	To place a call to Zimbabwe dial 011 + 263 + the local number.

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