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Lesotho (+266) calling code at a glance.

The +266 prefix covers Lesotho's national networks — from the capital Maseru to Teyateyaneng and Mafeteng. Here's the verified Lesotho country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Basotho routes.

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Lesotho
LS · LSO · Zone 2
+266
Live route
Maseru
Time
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Alpha-2
LS
Alpha-3
LSO
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Lesotho snapshot

Lesotho at a glance.

The geography, eight-digit numbers and SAST time zone you need before placing your first call into Lesotho.

Lesotho country information

Lesotho
Africa
+266
Capital
Maseru
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Maseru
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
LS · LSO
Ways to reach Lesotho

Every route into Basotho lines.

Mobile or landline — the +266 prefix reaches Maseru, Teyateyaneng and all Lesotho districts. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Lesotho directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +266, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Lesotho

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Lesotho. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Lesotho

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Lesotho over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Lesotho profile

What shapes Basotho voice traffic, the mountain kingdom.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Lesotho — the +266 code, Maseru, the SAST zone (UTC+2) and the flat eight-digit numbering plan.

Capital
Maseru
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Maseru
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
LS · LSO
Learn more: Lesotho — Wikipedia
Dialing Lesotho

How to call Lesotho.

Lesotho uses eight-digit flat numbering — no area code. Dial +266 then the eight-digit local number.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code266+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+266 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Lesotho code

Dial +266. This identifies Lesotho on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Maseru or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Lesotho, answered.

What businesses and textile firms ask most before dialling Lesotho on +266.

Lesotho's country calling code is +266. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Lesotho.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 266, then the Lesotho number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Lesotho uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code LS and alpha-3 code LSO.
Lesotho is part of the Africa region.
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