Calling Zimbabwe from New Zealand: 00 263 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Zimbabwe from New Zealand, dial 00, then 263, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 263 71 234 5678.
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Dialing format
00 263 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 New Zealand
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for New Zealand.
Dial the country code +263 for Zimbabwe.
Dial the local phone number in Zimbabwe (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 263 [local number] - For example: 00 263 612 345 678
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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 New Zealand
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
New Zealand Country Code
+64
Route Dialing Pattern
00 263 71 234 5678
Capital Time Difference
13h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00
Currency Pair
New Zealand dollar ($) -> Zimbabwean dollar ($)
Primary languages: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) 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: New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00) and Zimbabwe (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from New Zealand to Zimbabwe, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
New Zealand
To
Zimbabwe
For dialing this route, callers in New Zealand usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +263 before the local Zimbabwe number.
New Zealand's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-11:00, while Zimbabwe's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.
New Zealand callers are represented by NZ/NZL, with Wellington as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +64. Origin time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 more.
Zimbabwe is represented here by ZW/ZWE, Harare, Southern Africa, about 17M people, Zimbabwean dollar ($), 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 New Zealand's outbound dialing rules with Zimbabwe's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 13h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 263 local number. Business-hour window: 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00. Time relationship: 13h destination ahead.
Destination market: Zimbabwe is in Southern Africa, with Harare as a main administrative center. Calls from New Zealand 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 ($).
Route context: New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 5.3M; Zimbabwe is listed in Southern Africa with about 17M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand and Zimbabwean dollar ($) in Zimbabwe.
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| 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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