Lesotho +266
To call Lesotho from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 266, then the local number. Written in full: +266 5012 3456.
The country calling code for Lesotho is +266. A number starting +266 or 00266 is a call to or from Lesotho. From abroad: +266 5012 3456.
To call Lesotho from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 266, then the local number as is. The +266 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Lesotho from abroad
011 266 5012 345600 266 5012 34560011 266 5012 3456+266 5012 34565012 3456 is a real-format Lesotho mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Lesotho area codes
In Lesotho, landlines usually include an area code after +266 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
2212 3456from abroad+266 2212 34565012 3456from abroad+266 5012 3456Landline numbers in Lesotho have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +266.
Calling abroad from Lesotho
To call another country from Lesotho, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Lesotho to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Lesotho number in international format is written +266 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Lesotho
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Lesotho for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +266?
Lesotho has the country calling code +266.
How do I call Lesotho from the United States?
Dial 011, then 266, then the local number as is — for example 011 5012 3456.
What does +266 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Lesotho. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +266 mobile or landline?
The +266 code identifies the country, not the line type; Lesotho landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Lesotho
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Lesotho has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| VodacomVodacom (80%), Sekha-Metsi Consortium (20%) | 651-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 1.74 MJuly 2026 |
| Econet Telecom LesothoEconet Ezi Cel Lesotho (Pty) | 651-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 0.45 M2016 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.