The international country calling code +264 belongs to the Republic of Namibia, a country located in Southern Africa.
If you are seeing a phone number that begins with +264, or if you need to place a call to that country, this is the correct international prefix required to connect to the Namibian telecommunications network.
This article details how to properly dial a number in Namibia, lists major cities and their area codes, and clarifies the common confusion between the country code +264 and area code (264).
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Primary Country Code: Namibia
Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa, was assigned the +264 country code by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
| Code Type | Code | Location | Continent |
| Country Calling Code | +264 | Namibia | Africa |
| Capital City Code | 61 | Windhoek | |
| Local Number Length | 6 to 7 digits |
How to Dial a Namibian Number from Abroad
To successfully call a landline or mobile phone in Namibia, you must follow the correct international dialing format:
- Dial the International Access Code: This is usually 011 (if dialing from the U.S. or Canada) or the + symbol (on a mobile phone).
- Dial the Country Code: Enter 264 (Namibia).
- Dial the Area Code: Enter the 2-digit city code (e.g., 61 for Windhoek).
- Dial the Local Number: Enter the subscriber’s 6 or 7-digit local number.
Example (Calling Windhoek, Namibia from the U.S.):
Major Namibian City Codes
Namibia uses a fixed area code structure, with codes generally starting with ’06’ when dialed domestically (which is dropped when dialing internationally).
| City/Region | Area Code (Dialing Format) |
| Windhoek (Capital) | 61 |
| Walvis Bay | 64 |
| Swakopmund | 64 |
| Keetmanshoop | 63 |
| Otjiwarongo | 67 |
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Clarifying the (264) Area Code Confusion
The sequence of digits “264” can be confusing because it is used for both an international country code and a domestic area code within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
| Code Type | Code | Location | Full Dialing Sequence (from U.S.) |
| Country Code | +264 | Namibia (Africa) | 011 + 264 + [Area Code] + [Number] |
| Area Code (NANP) | (264) | Anguilla (Caribbean) | 1 + 264 + [7-digit Number] |
If you receive a call starting with +1 (264), the call is originating from Anguilla in the Caribbean, not Namibia.
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Is +264 a Scam-Prone Country Code?
While +264 (Namibia) is a legitimate country code, any unknown international call should be treated with caution.
The country codes most commonly associated with “one-ring scams” (where scammers call once and hang up, hoping you call back and incur high charges) tend to be those also governed by the North American Numbering Plan (+1), such as +1 (876) Jamaica or +1 (268) Antigua.
Actionable Advice: If you receive an unexpected call or text from +264 and do not know anyone in Namibia, the safest action is to ignore the call and do not call the number back. Calling back any unfamiliar international number can result in high premium-rate charges.
