Tanzania phone numbers

Updated 2026-10-22 · By the Smart Messaging team (Smart Messaging Inc.)

Need a +255 number without being in Tanzania? Smart Messaging gives you a real Tanzanian mobile number on the public phone network, ready in minutes. Receive unlimited calls and SMS, send up to 500 texts and talk for 1,000 minutes every month — and keep the number as long as you 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: 39 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Tanzania numbers right now

39 Tanzania numbers in stock as of 2026-11-02. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+255 XX 849 40XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 253 36XX	Local	Coast/Morogoro/Lindi/Mtwara
+255 XX 253 61XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 611 16XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 879 06XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 998 22XX	Local	Arusha/Manyara/Kilimanjaro/Tanga
+255 XX 363 48XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 951 36XX	Local	Dar-Es-Salaam
+255 XX 642 72XX	Local	Mwanza/Shinyanga/Mara/Geita/Simiyu/Kagera/Kigoma
+255 XX 978 88XX	Local	Coast/Morogoro/Lindi/Mtwara

Why get a Tanzania (+255) number

Across Africa, mobile is the primary way people get online, pay and talk to businesses, so a local number is often the first point of contact.

With a +255 number you can serve Tanzanian customers, suppliers and partners without opening an office in Dar es Salaam, and without asking anyone to pay for an international call.

Because it's a real number on the Tanzania telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.

What's included with every Tanzania number

Unlimited inbound texts to your Tanzania number
500 outbound SMS per month included
1,000 outbound calling minutes per month included
Inbound calls without limits
Per-number SIP credentials
Call forwarding in one click
Browser-based dialer
7-day replacement guarantee
Auto-renewal — the number stays yours

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Signing up to WhatsApp, Telegram or Google with a +255 number takes a minute: enter the number in the app, then read the code in your Smart Messaging dashboard as soon as it lands.

People use Tanzania numbers to run a separate business profile, keep a personal SIM private, or appear local to Tanzanian contacts. If any app ever refuses the number in the first 7 days, you get a free replacement — that's our 7-day replacement guarantee.

Looking for a Tanzania virtual number?

Most people searching for a Tanzania virtual number want a +255 number they can use online, without a SIM card or a trip to Tanzania. Smart Messaging gives you exactly that — but on a real number from the Tanzania numbering plan, not an app-only line or a shared list.

You use it in your dashboard, in any SIP app or forwarded to your own phone, and it receives standard SMS and voice calls — which is why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes arrive like on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Tanzania number types and prices

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	23
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	16

Tanzania numbers available right now

Right now there are 39 Tanzania numbers ready to assign — 23 mobile, 16 local. Local numbers carry a Dar es Salaam identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges.

A few of today's numbers: +255 XX0 554 1XX (mobile); +255 XX 849 40XX (local). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.

Tanzania phone number format

Tanzania uses the country code +255. In international (E.164) format a Tanzania number is +255 followed by 9 digits — for example +255 XX0 554 1XX.

Callers inside Tanzania use the national format; everyone else dials +255 first. However they reach you, calls and SMS land in your dashboard, on your SIP device or on the phone you forward to.

Calling Tanzania and caller ID

From the United States or Canada: dial 011 255 and the 9-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 255 and the number. From any mobile phone, +255 works everywhere.

Your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes can be used to call Tanzania or other destinations, with your +255 number displayed as caller ID.

How to get a Tanzania number

Open the Tanzania inventory and pick the number you like — mobile, local.
Create a free account with just an email, and pay from your wallet with USDT or USDC.
Your number goes live in minutes. Receive SMS and calls in your dashboard, forward them, or connect any SIP app.

Who uses Tanzania numbers

Companies selling to customers in Dar es Salaam
Account verification for messaging and social apps
Remote teams that need a Tanzania contact number
Online stores and delivery services
Privacy — a second number that keeps your personal SIM private
Call centers dialling Tanzanian leads

Paying from Tanzania or anywhere else

No Tanzanian bank card needed: fund your wallet with USDT or USDC from any exchange or wallet, and each renewal is taken from your balance automatically.

7-day replacement guarantee

If a +255 number doesn't suit an app you need, you don't lose a cent — within 7 days, our replacement guarantee gives you a new Tanzania number instantly, straight from your dashboard.

And if you'd rather not keep it at all: if you haven't made or received a single call or SMS on the number, you get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Tanzania phone numbers — FAQ

Is this a real Tanzania phone number?

Yes — a genuine Tanzania number with the +255 country code. It rings and receives texts like any other Tanzanian line.

Can I use a Tanzania number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes — every Tanzania number receives the SMS and calls WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google use for verification. If an app ever doesn't accept your number, we replace it free within 7 days.

How much does a Tanzania phone number cost?

Tanzania numbers start at just $1.80 per month on our annual plan ($21.60 billed once a year). Setup is free, and every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What's included with a Tanzania number?

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

Do I need to live in Tanzania to get a +255 number?

No — Smart Messaging customers use Tanzania numbers from all over the world. All you need is an email address to sign up.

How long can I keep my Tanzania number?

For as long as you want. It renews automatically from your wallet — keep auto-renew on and the number stays yours year after year.

What is the country code for Tanzania?

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

How many Tanzania numbers are available?

39 right now (23 mobile, 16 local). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.

How quickly is the number activated?

Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.

What if the number doesn't work for me?

You're covered twice: our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free (up to 2 times), and if the number is unused you can instead get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Which number types are available in Tanzania?

Right now: mobile, local. Stock is shown live on this page, and every type includes the same allowances and the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Can I receive calls on a Tanzania number as well as SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls are unlimited, just like incoming SMS. Calls ring in the web dialer in your dashboard, in any SIP app or PBX, or on a phone you forward them to.