Country codes Tanzania
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
TZ
ALPHA-3
TZA
The two-letter code for Tanzania is TZ, and the three-letter code is TZA, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+255
The dialing code for Tanzania is +255, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.tz
The top-level domain (TLD) for Tanzania is .tz, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the United Republic of Tanzania |
| Capital | Dodoma |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Tanzania, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Dodoma serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Tanzanian Shilling |
| Alphabetic Code | TZS |
| Numeric Code | 834 |
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) as its official currency, with the numeric code 834.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Tanzania. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Dar_es_Salaam | +03:00 | +03:00 | |
| Africa / Nairobi | +03:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Tanzania. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha | region | TZ-01 |
| Dar es Salaam | region | TZ-02 |
| Dodoma | region | TZ-03 |
| Geita | region | TZ-27 |
| Iringa | region | TZ-04 |
| Kagera | region | TZ-05 |
| Kaskazini Pemba | region | TZ-06 |
| Kaskazini Unguja | region | TZ-07 |
| Katavi | region | TZ-28 |
| Kigoma | region | TZ-08 |
| Kilimanjaro | region | TZ-09 |
| Kusini Pemba | region | TZ-10 |
| Kusini Unguja | region | TZ-11 |
| Lindi | region | TZ-12 |
| Manyara | region | TZ-26 |
| Mara | region | TZ-13 |
| Mbeya | region | TZ-14 |
| Mjini Magharibi | region | TZ-15 |
| Morogoro | region | TZ-16 |
| Mtwara | region | TZ-17 |
| Mwanza | region | TZ-18 |
| Njombe | region | TZ-29 |
| Pwani | region | TZ-19 |
| Rukwa | region | TZ-20 |
| Ruvuma | region | TZ-21 |
| Shinyanga | region | TZ-22 |
| Simiyu | region | TZ-30 |
| Singida | region | TZ-23 |
| Songwe | region | TZ-31 |
| Tabora | region | TZ-24 |
| Tanga | region | TZ-25 |
Explore the subdivisions of Tanzania, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Tanzania shares its borders with 8 neighboring countries, including Burundi, Congo - Kinshasa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Tanzania's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Tanzania Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Tanzania's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Tanzania.
For geographical info about Tanzania, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.