VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Tanzania

Tanzania uses calling code +255, ISO codes TZ and TZA, the .tz ccTLD, and the shilling.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+255
ISO alpha-2
TZ
ISO alpha-3
TZA
ISO numeric
834
ccTLD
.tz
Currency
TZSTanzanian shilling (TZS)
Region
Africa
Capital
Dodoma
Time zones
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Postal format
5-Digits - NNNNN

Sources and review

ISO 3166 - Country Codes · ITU-T - International Calling Codes · IANA - Root Zone Database · ISO 4217 - Currency Codes

How to call Tanzania

From outside Tanzania, dial your international access prefix, then +255, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+255 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide

World references

+255Calling code pageTZSCurrency referenceZIPPostal code formatISOCountry codes lookup

Quick answers for Tanzania

What is the country calling code for Tanzania?

Tanzania uses +255. Dial the international access prefix, then +255, then the local number without the national trunk prefix where required.

What is the ISO country code for Tanzania?

The ISO 3166-1 codes are alpha-2 TZ, alpha-3 TZA, and numeric 834.

What currency does Tanzania use?

Tanzania uses Tanzanian shilling (TZS).

What is the ccTLD for Tanzania?

Tanzania uses .tz as its country-code top-level domain.