How to call Lesotho using the international calling code +266 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +266
Dial +266 when calling from outside Lesotho.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+266 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+266 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Lesotho is +266. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +266 followed by the local number.
In Lesotho, the main languages spoken are English, Southern Sotho.
Lesotho uses the following time zone: Africa/Johannesburg. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Lesotho directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Lesotho phone number (+266) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +266 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Lesotho. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).