How do I call a mobile in Botswana?

Use the same +267 country code, then the mobile prefix and subscriber number — drop any leading 0. Softtop handles the formatting automatically.

How do I call Botswana from the United States?

To call Botswana from the US, dial 011 + 267 (Botswana country code) + the local number. Softtop VoIP delivers carrier-grade quality at competitive rates.

Does Softtop deliver caller ID to Botswana?

Yes — Softtop routes calls to Botswana over Tier-1 interconnects with full CLI (caller line identification) delivery and STIR/SHAKEN attestation.

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Middle East & Africa · Dialing code

Botswana country code, +267 explained.

Q: What is the country code for Botswana?

The international dialing code for Botswana is +267. Dial your exit code first (011 from the US), then +267, then the local number.

Everything you need to call Botswana with Softtop — full dialing format, step-by-step guide, and Tier-1 CLI routes that land every call.

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Best time to call Botswana

11 AM – 5 PM your time

That is 8 AM – 2 PM in Botswana — a 6-hour business-hours overlap.

India —Botswana —-3h difference

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Botswana

BW / Middle East & Africa

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Country Info

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ISO Alpha-2BW

CapitalGaborone

RegionMiddle East & Africa

TimezoneGaborone

Gaborone

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Dialing Guide

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Full Dial Format

Exit Code+

Country Code+267

Area CodeXXX

Local NumberXXX

Dialing format

How Botswana numbers break down

A complete number to Botswana follows this pattern. Softtop adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.

Exit code00

Dial to leave your country (00 (international standard)).

Country code+267

Routes the call directly into Botswana.

Area / mobileXXX

Regional or mobile prefix — drop the leading 0.

Local numberXXX

The subscriber's 8-digit local number.

Complete number format

00 · +267 · XXX · XXX

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Botswana on the map

Gaborone · Middle East & Africa

Live

+267BW

Africa/Gaborone

Route

Tier-1 Direct

CLI

Verified

ASR

60%+ min

Step by step

How to call Botswana

Click any step — watch the full dial string build piece by piece.

Dialing:

Exit

+267

Country

XXX

Area

XXX

Local

Step 1 / 4

Dial exit code

On mobile hold 0 for + to skip the exit code entirely

+267

Add country code

Always prefix with +267 — Softtop auto-fills this for you

XXX

Area / mobile prefix

Drop the leading 0 from the area code — it's not dialled internationally

XXX

Local number

The subscriber number — that's the full international string

Full number format

00 · +267 · XXX · XXX

Softtop automatically adds the exit and country codes — just enter the local number.

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Calling tips & local context

Mobile vs landline

Mobile prefixes differ from landline area codes — Softtop auto-detects and routes both correctly.

Auto-routed

Time difference

Check local hours before calling — the connection card shows the current time in Gaborone, updated live.

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Cost & quality

Softtop's Tier-1 CLI routes deliver verified caller ID at transparent per-minute rates — no surprise bills.

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Botswana — connected
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Botswana

+267

Middle East & Africa · BW

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Botswana included

Call delivery rate

STIR/SHAKEN

Carrier interconnects

Tier-1 direct

0%+

Guaranteed ASR

Real-time routing

Country statistics

Botswana at a glance

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Botswana

BW · Middle East & Africa

Dial code

+267

Capital

Gaborone

Area

581,730 km²

Penetration

72%

Population

2.6M

People across Botswana, connected through Softtop's Tier-1 CLI routes.

Softtop routes Botswana

GDP

$21B

Mobile lines

3.7M

Internet users

1.9M

Fixed-line subscribers

0.15M

Landline connections in Botswana

Connectivity overview

Mobile penetration72%

Internet users1.9M

Mobile lines3.7M

Fixed-line0.15M

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Every dialing code and format is kept current, so your call lands the first time, every time.

FAQ

Questions about calling Botswana

Everything you need to know about dialing Botswana and how Softtop routes calls there.

What is the country code for Botswana?

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Botswana's country code is +267. To call Botswana from the US or Canada, dial 011 + 267, then the local number (dropping any trunk prefix such as a leading 0). Botswana uses the +267 XX XXX XXX number format.

How do I call Gaborone from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code) + 267 (Botswana country code) + the Gaborone local number, dropping any leading 0. Softtop routes calls to Botswana over Tier-1 carrier interconnects with full CLI (caller ID) delivery.

How do I call a mobile phone in Botswana?

Mobile calls to Botswana use the same +267 country code. Dial your exit code + 267 + the mobile number, dropping any leading trunk prefix. Botswana has approximately 3.7M mobile subscriptions.

Does caller ID (CLI) work on calls to Botswana?

Yes — Softtop delivers full CLI (Calling Line Identification) on calls to Botswana via direct Tier-1 carrier connections. STIR/SHAKEN attestation is applied on US-originating calls, ensuring your caller ID reaches the called party authenticated.

What time zone does Botswana use?

Gaborone and most of Botswana operate on Africa/Gaborone. When scheduling calls to Botswana contacts, Softtop's scheduling tools help you reach them during business hours — generally 9 AM–6 PM local time (Africa/Gaborone).

Can I get a local Botswana virtual phone number?

Yes. Softtop provides virtual phone numbers in 150+ countries, including Botswana. A local Botswana number lets you appear as a local caller to Botswana customers, increasing answer rates. Botswana has approximately 1.9M internet users — a significant market for VoIP-based local presence.

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