Phone numbers for Tanzania

Updated 2026-09-30 · By the SMS Conecta team (SMSConecta Inc.)

Want a +255 number without actually setting foot in Tanzania? SMS Conecta hands you a real Tanzanian mobile number on the public phone network, live within minutes. Take in unlimited calls and SMS, fire off up to 500 texts and chat for 1,000 minutes a month — and hold onto the number for as long as you'd like.

Country code: +255
Number length: 9 digits after +255
Main city: Dar es Salaam
Capital: Dodoma
Language: Swahili & English
Currency: TZS (TSh) — you pay in USD stablecoins
Number types: Mobile, local
In stock now: 33 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Tanzania numbers right now

33 Tanzania numbers in stock as of 2026-10-28. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+255 XX 293 94XX	Local	Mbeya/Songwe/Ruvuma/Katavi/Rukwa
+255 XX 227 17XX	Local	Mbeya/Songwe/Ruvuma/Katavi/Rukwa
+255 XX 266 39XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 030 26XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 284 66XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 441 53XX	Local	Dodoma/Iringa/Njombe/Singida/Tabora
+255 XX 420 10XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 375 13XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 037 85XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 212 47XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam

Why choose a Tanzania (+255) number

Mobile is how most of Africa gets online, pays bills and reaches companies, which makes a local number the usual first point of contact.

A +255 number lets you look after Tanzanian customers, suppliers and partners without ever renting office space in Dar es Salaam, and nobody has to foot the bill for an international call.

Since it's a genuine number on the Tanzania telephone network, ordinary calls and texts go through without issue — including the one-time passcodes and verification SMS that apps and websites send.

Everything included with your Tanzania number

Unlimited inbound texts land on your Tanzania number
500 outbound SMS bundled in every month
1,000 outbound calling minutes bundled in every month
No cap on inbound calls
SIP login issued per number
One-click call forwarding
Dialer built right into the browser
7-day replacement guarantee
Auto-renews — the number remains yours

Compatible with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Registering on WhatsApp, Telegram or Google with a +255 number only takes a minute — type it into the app, then grab the code from your SMS Conecta dashboard the instant it arrives.

Tanzania numbers get used to run a second business profile, to keep a personal SIM out of sight, or to look local to Tanzanian contacts. And if any app turns the number down within the first 7 days, you get a free replacement — our 7-day replacement guarantee.

Searching for a Tanzania virtual number?

When people search for a Tanzania virtual number, what they usually want is a +255 number they can use online — no SIM card, no trip to Tanzania required. That's exactly what SMS Conecta delivers, except it's a genuine number drawn from the Tanzania numbering plan, not an app-only line or some shared pool.

You can run it from your dashboard, through any SIP app, or forwarded to your own phone, and it takes standard SMS and voice calls just the same — which is exactly why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes come through as they would on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Tanzania number types and pricing

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited inbound SMS & calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	10
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited inbound SMS & calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	23

Tanzania numbers currently in stock

At this moment, 33 Tanzania numbers sit ready to be assigned — 10 mobile, 23 local. Local numbers carry a Dar es Salaam identity, while mobile numbers come from national mobile ranges.

A sample of what's available today: +255 XX5 764 8XX (mobile); +255 XX 293 94XX (local). Those XX digits get revealed the moment a number becomes yours.

How Tanzania phone numbers are formatted

Tanzania's country code is +255. Written in international (E.164) format, a Tanzania number is +255 plus 9 digits — +255 XX5 764 8XX, for instance.

People calling from inside Tanzania use the national format, while everyone outside dials +255 first. Regardless of how they reach you, the call or SMS lands in your dashboard, on your SIP device, or on whichever phone you've set forwarding to.

Dialing Tanzania and caller ID

Dialing from the United States or Canada: use 011 255 then the 9-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: use 00 255 then the number. On any mobile phone, +255 works no matter where you are.

You can spend your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes calling Tanzania or anywhere else, with your +255 number showing up as the caller ID the whole time.

Steps to get a Tanzania number

Browse the Tanzania inventory and choose a number you like — mobile, local.
Set up a free account using nothing but an email, then pay from your wallet with USDT or USDC.
Your number is live within minutes. Catch SMS and calls right in your dashboard, forward them along, or hook up any SIP app.

Who Tanzania numbers are for

Companies with customers to reach in Dar es Salaam
Verifying accounts on messaging and social apps
Remote teams needing a Tanzania contact number
Online stores and delivery operations
Privacy-minded users wanting a second number that shields their personal SIM
Call centers working through lists of Tanzanian leads

Paying whether you're in Tanzania or elsewhere

No Tanzanian bank card required — top up your wallet with USDT or USDC from any exchange or wallet you already use, and renewals draw from that balance on their own.

Our 7-day replacement guarantee

Should a +255 number not work for an app you're counting on, you won't lose a cent — inside 7 days, our replacement guarantee hands you a new Tanzania number instantly, right from your dashboard.

Would rather not keep it at all? As long as you haven't placed or received even one call or SMS on the number, a full refund is yours within 7 days — no questions asked.

Tanzania phone numbers — FAQ

Is this really a working Tanzania phone number?

Yes — an authentic Tanzania number carrying the +255 country code. It rings and takes texts exactly like any other Tanzanian line would.

Will a Tanzania number work for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes — every Tanzania number takes in the SMS and calls that WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google rely on for verification. If an app ever turns your number down, you get a free replacement within 7 days.

What's the price of a Tanzania phone number?

Tanzania numbers start from just $1.80 a month on our annual plan ($21.60 charged once a year). There's no setup fee, and every plan bundles unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What do you actually get with a Tanzania number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS plus 1,000 outgoing minutes each month, along with SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I have to be based in Tanzania to order a +255 number?

No — SMS Conecta customers run Tanzania numbers from every corner of the globe. Signing up needs nothing more than an email address.

For how long can I hold onto my Tanzania number?

As long as you'd like. Renewal happens automatically from your wallet — leave auto-renew switched on and the number remains yours year after year.

What country code does Tanzania use?

Tanzania's international dialing code is +255, followed by a 9-digit national number. Dial 011 255 from the US; dial 00 255 from most other countries.

How many Tanzania numbers are currently in stock?

33 at this moment (10 mobile, 23 local). Stock shifts daily — the list up top on this page updates live.

How fast does the number go live?

Most numbers go live within minutes of payment clearing. The full number and SIP credentials show up in your dashboard the moment it's active.

What happens if the number just isn't working out?

You've got double protection: our 7-day replacement guarantee trades it in for a new number at no cost (up to 2 times), and if the number was never used you can take a full refund within 7 days instead — no questions asked.

What types of numbers can I get in Tanzania?

At present: mobile, local. This page shows live stock, and every type carries the same allowances plus the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Does a Tanzania number take calls too, or just SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls have no limit, same as incoming SMS. They'll ring through the web dialer in your dashboard, any SIP app or PBX, or whichever phone you've forwarded them to.