Lesotho Country Code +266
Use this page to find Lesotho’s dialing code, phone number format, ISO country codes, time zone, and practical calling examples. If you’re building a contact list or calling from abroad, the key is simple: dial your international access code → +266 → the 8-digit number.
Quick facts about Lesotho
Lesotho is a landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa. Its telephone numbering plan uses a closed 8-digit national number, and its country calling code is +266.
| Country calling code | +266 |
| International access code (within Lesotho) | 00 |
| National number length | 8 digits (closed numbering plan) |
| Capital | Maseru |
| Time zone | South Africa Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2 • IANA: Africa/Maseru |
| ISO codes | LS (alpha-2) • LSO (alpha-3) • 426 (numeric) |
| Currency | Lesotho loti (LSL) • South African rand (ZAR) |
| Internet TLD | .ls |
| Official languages | Sesotho, English, IsiXhosa, SiPhuthi |
How to call Lesotho (+266)
To call Lesotho from abroad, follow this sequence:
- Dial your international access code (often 00 or 011 depending on your country/provider).
- Dial Lesotho’s country code: 266.
- Dial the 8-digit national number (no trunk prefix).
Example (generic format)
International access code + 266 + 8-digit number
Tip: On most mobile phones you can replace the international access code with a + sign.
Calling from a mobile phone
Dial: +266 + 8-digit number
Calling from within Lesotho (international)
Dial: 00 + country code + number
Lesotho phone number format (8 digits)
Lesotho uses a closed numbering plan with a uniform 8-digit national (significant) number. A common international display style is:
International format
+266 X XXX XXXX
(Where the first digit often indicates the network/operator level.)
Format your number
Paste the 8-digit national number (digits only). We’ll output a clean, clickable international format.
Examples
+266 5 123 4567
Sample mobile-style grouping
+266 2 234 5678
Sample fixed-line-style grouping
If you’re not sure whether a number is valid, confirm it with the recipient or their organization.
Lesotho time zone & local time (Maseru)
Lesotho uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Maseru. Lesotho does not observe daylight saving time.
Live clock
Current time in Maseru:
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Updates every second using your browser’s time zone database.
Useful tips
- If you schedule calls from overseas, always include the time zone: UTC+2 (SAST).
- For a quick comparison, use the Time Difference Calculator.
- For multi-country coordination, use World Time.
Emergency numbers in Lesotho
If you’re in Lesotho and need emergency services, these are commonly listed emergency contact numbers:
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 121 |
| Fire | 122 |
| Police | 123 / 124 |
Note: Availability can vary by area/provider. If you’re traveling, also keep local contacts (hotel, tour operator, embassy/consulate) saved.
FAQ
Do I need an area code when calling Lesotho?
Lesotho’s national numbers are 8 digits under a closed plan. In practice, the first digit(s) can indicate the network/operator level, and you dial the full 8 digits after +266.
What is Lesotho’s international access code when dialing out from Lesotho?
The international access code used within Lesotho is 00. When calling internationally from Lesotho, dial 00 + country code + number.
Does Lesotho observe daylight saving time?
No. Lesotho uses SAST (UTC+2) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
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