Lesotho Country Code: +266
The international calling code for Lesotho is +266. You need this code to dial any phone number in Lesotho from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Lesotho, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Lesotho from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Lesotho from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Lesotho's country code: 266
After the + or exit code, enter 266. This routes your call to Lesotho's telephone network.
- 3Dial the full local number
Lesotho does not use a trunk prefix, so dial the local number exactly as written after the country code. No digits need to be removed.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +266 5012 3456
Lesotho Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Lesotho typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Lesotho typically begin with 5 (after the country code).
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Lesotho
Lesotho does not use a trunk prefix, so the domestic and international formats are very similar. Simply add +266 before the local number:
Call Lesotho from Your Browser
With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Lesotho directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +266 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lesotho Country Code
What is the country code for Lesotho?
The international dialing code for Lesotho is +266. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Lesotho from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Lesotho is LS.
How do I call Lesotho from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 266 (the Lesotho country code) and then the local number. Alternatively, dial +266 from a mobile phone. For example: +266 5012 3456.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Lesotho internationally?
Lesotho does not use a trunk prefix that needs to be removed. Simply add the country code +266 before the local number as-is.
What do Lesotho mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Lesotho typically start with 5 after the country code +266. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +266 5...
Can I call Lesotho from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Lesotho directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +266 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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