How to Call Zambia from Sri Lanka | Dialing Instructions Guide

How to Call Zambia from Sri Lanka?

Step 1	International Access Code or Exit code for Sri Lanka	00
Step 2	Dial the Country Code for Zambia	00260 or Alternatively “+” Sign i.e. +260
Step 3	Dial the “Area Code” for the city you are calling in Zambia	Area Code for Lusaka
Step 4	Dial the Phone number

Follow below dialing procedure steps to make an International Call to Zambia from Sri Lanka  – Dialing Pattern Example: in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 & Step 4

Sri Lanka Exit Code	Zambia Country Code	City Code	Phone Number
00	260	City Code of Lusaka	123 456789

So, dialing will be as follows: 

To Call Landline in Zambia from Sri Lanka:

00 260 (Area Code of City) 123 456789 – Press Call Button on Dialpad

To Call Mobile in Zambia from Sri Lanka:

00 260 123 456789 Or

+260 123 456789- Press Call Button on Dialpad (Long-press the 0 key until the + symbol appears)

Emergency Numbers in Zambia:

Dialing Police Phone Number	999
Dialing Fire Brigade Number	999
Dialing Emergency Number	999

List of Telecom Phone Network Operators:

1. Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog): Dialog Axiata is the largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 51%. It is a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad, a Malaysian multinational telecommunications company. Dialog offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

2. Mobitel (Pvt.) Ltd. (Mobitel): Mobitel is the second-largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 29%. It is a state-owned telecommunications company that offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

3. Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. (Hutch): Hutch is the third-largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 17%. It is a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong multinational conglomerate. Hutch offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

4. Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. (Airtel): Airtel is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 3%. It is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, an Indian multinational telecommunications company. Airtel offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs):

There are a number of MVNOs operating in Sri Lanka. MVNOs are companies that lease network capacity from one of the major MNOs and then resell it to consumers under their own brand. Some of the largest MVNOs in Sri Lanka include:

1. LankaCom
2. Citytel
3. RELIANCE Communications
4. TATA Communications

The telecommunications sector in Sri Lanka is growing rapidly, with increasing demand for mobile and broadband services. The government is investing in infrastructure and is encouraging competition in the sector. The sector is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as the economy improves and as more people adopt mobile and broadband services.

Time Zone Difference:

The best time to call Zambia is during the daytime hours in Zambia. This is because the time difference between Sri Lanka and Zambia is UTC+2

UTC Time Difference between Sri Lanka & Zambia is UTC+2 (avoide calling at inconvenient time}

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