061 area code — Windhoek
In Namibia, the area code 061 covers Windhoek. Numbers are written internationally as +264 61.
How to call Windhoek
- From abroad
- +264 61 XXX XXXX
- Within Namibia
- 061 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +264
About the 061 area code
When you see a number beginning +264 61, it belongs to Windhoek: the 264 is Namibia's country calling code and 61 is the area code.
Area codes like 061 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Namibia number. To actually receive an SMS on a Namibia number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Windhoek?
Windhoek uses the area code 061, written internationally as +264 61.
How do I call Windhoek from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +264 61, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Windhoek?
Windhoek is in the Africa/Windhoek time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 061 a mobile or a landline code?
061 is a geographic (landline) area code for Windhoek. Mobile numbers in Namibia use their own separate prefixes.