Zambia Phone Number Format
Country code +260 · ISO ZM
How to format, dial, and validate Zambia phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+260
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Zambia. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.
Number Types & Example Formats
Each Zambia phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 9 digits | 0211 234 567 | +260 211 234 567 | +260211234567 |
| Mobile | 9 digits | 095 5123456 | +260 95 5123456 | +260955123456 |
| Toll Free | 9 digits | 0800 123 456 | +260 800 123 456 | +260800123456 |
| VoIP | 9 digits | 63 012 3456 | +260 63 012 3456 | +260630123456 |
How to Dial Zambia Numbers
From abroad
Dial +260 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Zambia
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Zambia
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Zambia area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Zambia Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+260211234567Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Zambia?
└ The international country code for Zambia is +260. Use this prefix when dialing Zambia numbers from another country.
How long is a Zambia phone number?
└ Zambia phone numbers are typically 9 digits, not including the +260 country code.
How do I dial a Zambia phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +260 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Zambia, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Zambia phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.