Namibia country code +264 — call Namibia & get a number.
Everything you need to dial Namibia correctly — country code +264, area codes across Windhoek and other regions, mobile operators, and a genuinely notable time-zone change from 2017 that any outdated reference source is likely to get wrong. Plus how to get a local Namibia number for your business in minutes.
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Namibia at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Namibia?
Namibia's country code, +264, covers a vast, sparsely populated southern African nation stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Kalahari's edge. Its telephone numbering plan uses geographic area codes assigned by region — 61 for Windhoek, 64 for the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, 63 for Keetmanshoop, and further codes covering the north and interior — alongside a mobile numbering system built around a small number of national carriers.
That combination of a huge landmass and a comparatively small population (Namibia is consistently ranked among the least densely populated countries in the world) means telecom infrastructure investment concentrates heavily around Windhoek and the coastal towns, with more limited coverage across the country's vast rural interior.
Code +264 was assigned to Namibia by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Namibia.
How to call Namibia from anywhere
Calling Namibia from abroad: +264 61 XXX XXXX (Windhoek landline) or +264 81 XXX XXXX (mobile).
Calling within Namibia (same region): dial the local number directly. Calling within Namibia (different region, or any mobile number): dial 0 + the area or mobile code + the local number.
Calling out from Namibia: dial 00 + country code + local number for international destinations.
Full example: +264 61 XXX XXXX — drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
Namibia phone number format explained
Namibia phone numbers generally follow this structure: +264 (0)61 XXX XXXX (Windhoek landline) or +264 (0)81 XXX XXXX (mobile). Country code 264; area codes 61 (Windhoek), 64 (Walvis Bay/Swakopmund), 63 (Keetmanshoop), 65 (Otjiwarongo/Outjo), 66 (Rundu/Kavango), 67 (Gobabis), and others by region; mobile prefixes 081 (MTC, the dominant carrier) and 085 (TN Mobile); subscriber number typically 6–7 digits following the area or mobile code.
The domestic leading 0 is dropped when dialing from outside Namibia using +264.
Landline
+264-61-XXX-XXXX (Windhoek); +264-64-XXX-XXXX (Walvis Bay/Swakopmund) and other regional codes
Mobile
+264-81-XXX-XXXX (MTC); +264-85-XXX-XXXX (TN Mobile)
Namibia area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Windhoek (capital) | Khomas | 61 |
| Walvis Bay / Swakopmund | Erongo | 64 |
| Keetmanshoop | ǁKaras | 63 |
| Otjiwarongo / Outjo | Otjozondjupa | 65 |
| Rundu (Kavango) | Kavango East | 66 |
| Gobabis | Omaheke | 67 |
Namibia mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +264 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
MTC (Mobile Telecommunications Limited)
TN Mobile
Namibia time zone
Namibia made a genuinely distinctive decision about its own time zone that's worth knowing, especially if you've referenced Namibia's time zone from an older or unmaintained source.
The old system: for years, Namibia observed a seasonal clock shift similar to many countries — using West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) as its winter standard and shifting to West Africa Summer Time (WAST, UTC+2) during its DST period.
The 2017 change: Namibia's government approved a change in August 2017 (implemented that September) to eliminate the seasonal clock shift entirely and stay permanently on the UTC+2 offset — effectively keeping what had been the "summer" time as the new year-round standard, rather than reverting to the old UTC+1 winter baseline. This shifted Namibia's designation from the West Africa Time zone family to Central Africa Time (CAT), the same zone used by South Africa, Botswana, and several other southern African neighbors.
Why this matters for calls: if you have an older reference describing Namibia as WAT/WAST or shifting seasonally between UTC+1 and UTC+2, it's now outdated — Namibia has been fixed at UTC+2 since 2017, which conveniently aligns it with South Africa's time zone year-round, simplifying business coordination across the two countries' shared economic ties.
Emergency numbers in Namibia
Free to call from any Namibia phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Namibia
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Using an outdated WAT/WAST seasonal calculation for Namibia
Namibia permanently fixed its clock at UTC+2 (CAT) in 2017 — any reference describing a seasonal shift is now wrong.
Assuming Namibia and South Africa are in different time zones
Since the 2017 change, Namibia's CAT (UTC+2) matches South Africa's SAST (UTC+2) year-round.
Forgetting the domestic trunk 0 when dialing from abroad
The leading 0 in an area or mobile code is dropped when dialing +264 from outside the country.
Assuming uniform network coverage nationwide
Coverage is strong around Windhoek and the coast but can be thinner across Namibia's vast, sparsely populated interior.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Namibia
Update any old "Namibia is WAT" reference
since September 2017, the offset is permanently fixed at UTC+2 (CAT) — old scripts or scheduling notes referencing a seasonal shift are now out of date.
Treat Namibia and South Africa as one scheduling zone
since both countries share CAT/SAST at UTC+2 year-round, cross-border coordination between the two no longer requires tracking a seasonal offset difference.
Route calls through VoIP or an MCM virtual number rather than paying carrier international rates into +264.
Identify the mobile carrier from the prefix
081 is MTC, the dominant carrier; 085 is TN Mobile — no need to guess which network issued a given number.
Why businesses get a Namibia virtual number
Namibia sits in Central Africa Time (CAT), UTC+2, year-round, since the 2017 change described above.
Because Namibia's offset is now fixed rather than seasonal, once you've confirmed UTC+2 against your own city, the calculation holds indefinitely — the only variable to track going forward is whether your own city shifts its own clock for DST, not Namibia's side of the equation.
Namibia's alignment with South Africa's time zone (also CAT, UTC+2, no DST) makes cross-border business coordination between the two countries straightforward, a genuine improvement over the pre-2017 system where the two countries could be an hour apart for part of the year.
Higher answer rates
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Lower trust friction
A local number signals legitimate presence without a physical office.
Cheaper inbound
Customers call at local rates — no one rejects your calls for cost.
Centralized routing
Calls forward to your existing call center, mobile, or SIP platform — handled from anywhere.
Faster expansion
Launch a local line in a day instead of incorporating a local entity.
Real PSTN presence
A genuine local DID that rings on your phone system worldwide.
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How to get your Namibia virtual number
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Choose your Namibia number type — select a +264 local virtual number suited to your use case: tourism and conservation support, customer service, or a dedicated line for a specific department.
Set up call routing — point the number to your existing phone system, softphone, or contact center; no need for a physical office in Namibia.
Configure business hours correctly — set your IVR and availability windows against Central Africa Time (UTC+2), no DST adjustment ever needed since 2017.
Go live — start receiving and making calls under your new Namibia number within minutes, with support for scaling to South Africa and other Southern African markets as you grow.
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Namibia +264 — FAQ
What is the country code for Namibia?expand_more
Namibia uses country code +264.
What time zone is Namibia in?expand_more
Namibia uses Central Africa Time (CAT), UTC+2, year-round, a change made permanent in 2017.
Does Namibia observe Daylight Saving Time?expand_more
No, not since 2017. Namibia used to shift seasonally between UTC+1 (WAT) and UTC+2 (WAST), but its government eliminated the seasonal change and kept the UTC+2 offset permanently.
How do I call Namibia from abroad?expand_more
Dial your exit code (or +), then 264, then the area or mobile code with the leading 0 dropped, then the local number — e.g., +264 61 XXX XXXX for a Windhoek landline.
What is the capital of Namibia?expand_more
Windhoek, which also uses landline area code 61.
Who are the main mobile network operators in Namibia?expand_more
MTC (Mobile Telecommunications Limited) is the dominant operator with around 2.5 million subscribers, alongside TN Mobile, a smaller operator linked to Telecom Namibia.
Is Namibia the same time zone as South Africa?expand_more
Yes — since Namibia's 2017 time zone change, both countries use Central Africa Time (CAT), UTC+2, year-round with no daylight saving.
What currency is used in Namibia?expand_more
The Namibian Dollar (NAD), pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand (ZAR), which also circulates in Namibia alongside the local currency.
Can I get a virtual Namibia phone number without living there?expand_more
Yes. Providers like MCM let you provision a +264 virtual number and route calls to any location worldwide — useful for businesses serving Namibia's tourism, conservation, or trade sectors without a physical office in the country.
Why did Namibia change its time zone in 2017?expand_more
To eliminate the inconvenience and confusion of a twice-yearly seasonal clock change, Namibia's government opted to keep the country permanently on what had been its "summer" UTC+2 offset rather than reverting to the old UTC+1 winter standard.