How to Call Botswana - Calling Botswana From Abroad
Given below is the procedure and dialing codes for making international calls to Botswana mobile or land line. While calling to Botswana from abroad, the dialing procedure is same whether you are calling from Land phone or cell phone.
The international dialing codes and dialing format to call Botswana is :
- Landline: IDD + 267 (Country Code) + Area Code + Recipient's Number
- Cellular: IDD + 267 (Country Code) + 8 Digits Cellular Number
IDD or International Direct Dial code is the exit code and is different for different countries
For example, to call Botswana (Francistown) land line from United States, the number format is:
011 + 267 + 24 ?????
where 011 is the Exit code for United States, 267 is the ISD code for Botswana,
24 is the area code for Francistown and ????? is the 5 digits TEL # of the recipient.
The International Subscriber Dialing Code (ISD Code) of Botswana is 267. ISD code is also know as country calling code.
| Botswana ISD Code / Country Code | 267 |
Calling Botswana From Abroad
Use the example below to know the rule for dialing a number in Botswana and make international calls to Botswana.
To Make International Calls to Botswana Dial
| Exit code + 267 + Area code + Telephone Number |
Exit code or access code of a country is the code which is necessary to make international calls from that country. Find the access code of the country from which you are dialing before calling Botswana. Use the Search box given below to find the area code of various cities and places in Botswana.
There are 16 area codes in Botswana. Botswana area codes usually have 1 or 2 digits. While calling Botswana from abroad, you need to dial the ISD code followed by the area code and finally the phone number. Given below is a list of area codes for calling Botswana's major cities/regions.
* Ignore the number within bracket while calling Botswana from another country. The number within bracket is to be dialed along with area code only while calling within Botswana
| Country | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Letlhakane | 29 |
| Outer Gaborone | 31 |
| Serowe | 46 |
| Mahalapye | 47 |
| Palapye | 49 |
| Ramotswa | 53 |
| Mochudi | 57 |
| Molepolole | 59 |
| Gantsi | 65 |
Complete list of Botswana Area codes
When to Call Botswana - Time Difference between Botswana & Other Countries
While calling Botswana, having an idea about the local Botswana time at the time of your call will ensure that you are not calling someone during untimely hours. Use the Time Converter given below to know what time it is in Botswana. Enter the time in the country from where you are calling Botswana and find the corresponding local time in Botswana.
The Time Zone Converter
Given below is the current time in Botswana. Enter Your Timezone and Change the time in the text box below to get corresponding time in Botswana. You can use this Time converter to find an appropriate time to make international calls to Botswana.