Socket 🔌

Zambia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D and Type G.

Languages 🗣️

• English

Currency 💱

1 ZMW = 0.07 USD

Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (symbol: ZK), code ZMW.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 kwachas. Kwacha is subdivided into 100 ngwees. Coins come in denominations of 1 kwacha and 50, 10 and 5 ngwees.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Zambia. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Zambia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Zambia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Police :

211

Ambulance :

511

Fire department :

311

Calling ☎️

International

To call Zambia, dial +, then 260 (the country code for Zambia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Zambia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 21 .

international: + 260 21 1234567
calling local: 021 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Zambia is on average 1.4 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Zambia is low. It is not as easy to find one.

SIM Card 📶

You can buy a SIM card for about 207.81 ZMW, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Airtel, MTN or Zamtel.

Rules 🚗

Limits 🚦

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔