Country codes Zambia
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
ZM
ALPHA-3
ZMB
The two-letter code for Zambia is ZM, and the three-letter code is ZMB, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+260
The dialing code for Zambia is +260, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.zm
The top-level domain (TLD) for Zambia is .zm, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Zambia |
| Capital | Lusaka |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Zambia, officially known as the Republic of Zambia, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Lusaka serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha |
| Alphabetic Code | ZMW |
| Numeric Code | 967 |
Zambia uses the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) as its official currency, with the numeric code 967.
Languages
There are a total of 7 official languages spoken in Zambia. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Lusaka | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Zambia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central | province | ZM-02 |
| Copperbelt | province | ZM-08 |
| Eastern | province | ZM-03 |
| Luapula | province | ZM-04 |
| Lusaka | province | ZM-09 |
| Muchinga | province | ZM-10 |
| North-Western | province | ZM-06 |
| Northern | province | ZM-05 |
| Southern | province | ZM-07 |
| Western | province | ZM-01 |
Explore the subdivisions of Zambia, 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
Zambia shares its borders with 8 neighboring countries, including Angola, Botswana, Congo - Kinshasa, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Zambia's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Zambia Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Zambia's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Zambia.
For geographical info about Zambia, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.