264 Country Code: Namibia (+264)
Country code 264 (+264) belongs to Namibia. Namibia uses the international dialing code +264, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NA.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +264 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00264 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 264 (from the US and Canada), 0011 264 (from Australia), or the bare 264. All refer to the same Namibia country code. Note: 264 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +264 is the international dialing code for Namibia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Namibia (+264).
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Did You Get a Call from +264? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +264 followed by more digits is originating from Namibia. The caller is dialing you from a Namibia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Namibia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +264:
- -Family or friends in Namibia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Namibia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Namibia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +264 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Namibia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +264.
Calling Namibia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Namibia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Namibia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0811234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Namibia. Dial +264 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Namibia numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Namibia uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +264 is the legitimate Namibia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +264 numbers are legitimate calls from Namibia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +264 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Namibia Country Code
Which country is country code 264?
Country code 264 belongs to Namibia. The full international dialing code is +264, also written as 00264 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 264 from the US and Canada, or +264 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Namibia?
+264 is the international dialing code for Namibia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NA. Equivalent forms — 00264, 011 264, +264, and 264 — all refer to the same Namibia country code.
Is 264 a US area code?
No. 264 is the international country code for Namibia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Namibia from the US, dial +264 or 011 264 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Namibia from abroad?
Yes. Namibia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +264. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Namibia.
Can I call Namibia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Namibia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +264 followed by the local number.