Namibia Country Code: +264
The international calling code for Namibia is +264. You need this code to dial any phone number in Namibia 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 Namibia, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Namibia from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Namibia 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 Namibia's country code: 264
After the + or exit code, enter 264. This routes your call to Namibia's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Namibia number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Namibia itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +264 81 123 4567
Namibia Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Namibia typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +264.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Namibia typically begin with 8 (after the country code). When calling a Namibia mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Namibia
Suppose you want to call a Namibia number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Call Namibia from Your Browser
With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Namibia 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 +264 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Namibia Country Code
What is the country code for Namibia?
The international dialing code for Namibia is +264. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Namibia from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Namibia is NA.
How do I call Namibia from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 264 (the Namibia country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +264 from a mobile phone. For example: +264 81 123 4567.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Namibia internationally?
Yes. When calling Namibia from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +264. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Namibia.
What do Namibia mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Namibia typically start with 8 after the country code +264. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +264 8...
Can I call Namibia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Namibia 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 +264 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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