Calling Zimbabwe from Nigeria: 009 263 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Zimbabwe from Nigeria, dial 009, then 263, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 263 71 234 5678.
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Dialing format
009 263 71 234 5678
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Zimbabwe correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Zimbabwe - whether you’re calling Harare or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Zimbabwe from Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +263 for Zimbabwe.
Dial the local phone number in Zimbabwe (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 263 [local number] - For example: 009 263 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+263
Capital of Zimbabwe
Harare
Region
Africa (Southern Africa)
Currency of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean dollar ($)
Zimbabwe Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Current time
Your time
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Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe is --
Zimbabwe, located in Southern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Harare, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 17M.
The official currency is the Zimbabwean dollar ($). When calling Zimbabwe, the country code is +263. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Population
17M
Population Rank
#71 of 230
Language Footprint
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga +12 more
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+02:00
City/Area Code Coverage
6 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Zimbabwe currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +263.
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 263 71 234 5678
Capital Time Difference
1h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
08:00-17:00
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> Zimbabwean dollar ($)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Zimbabwe (Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Zimbabwe (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Zimbabwe, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Zimbabwe
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +263 before the local Zimbabwe number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Zimbabwe's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Zimbabwe is represented here by ZW/ZWE, Harare, Southern Africa, about 17M people, Zimbabwean dollar ($), and primary language context of Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau +10 more.
Destination calling code: +263. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Zimbabwe's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.
Dialing sequence: 009 263 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.
Destination market: Zimbabwe is in Southern Africa, with Harare as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 17M. Primary language context: Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan +11 more. Local billing and everyday prices use Zimbabwean dollar ($).
Route context: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Zimbabwe is listed in Southern Africa with about 17M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Zimbabwean dollar ($) in Zimbabwe.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bulawayo | 263-9 | +263-9 [local number] |
| Harare | 263-4 | +263-4 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Econet | 263-091 + six digits | +263-091 + six digits [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - NetOne | 263-011 + six digits | +263-011 + six digits [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Telecel Zimbab | 263-023 + six digits | +263-023 + six digits [local number] |
| Mutare | 263-20 | +263-20 [local number] |
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