Calling Zimbabwe: [exit code] 263 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Zimbabwe, dial your international exit code, 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 anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +263 for Zimbabwe.
Dial the local phone number in Zimbabwe (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 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.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Zimbabwe, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
From
Your location
To
Zimbabwe
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +263 before the local Zimbabwe number.
Use Zimbabwe local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
Zimbabwe is represented here by ZW/ZWE, Harare, Southern Africa, about 17M people, Zimbabwean dollar ($), and primary language context of Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau +10 more.
Destination calling code: +263. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +263. For business calls, use Zimbabwe's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +263 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Zimbabwe is in Southern Africa, with Harare as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 17M. Primary language context: Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan +11 more. Local billing and everyday prices use Zimbabwean dollar ($).
Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Zimbabwe's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
| 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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