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Zimbabwe country code: +263

To call Zimbabwe from abroad, dial +263 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Zimbabwe

  1. 1. Start with +263. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Zimbabwein Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +263 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
071 234 5678 → +263 71 234 5678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Zimbabwe at a glance

Country code
+263
Main language
Shona
Time zone
UTC+2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.56/min landline · $1.18/min mobile
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Questions about calling Zimbabwe

What is the country code for Zimbabwe?
+263. From outside Zimbabwe, dial +263 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Zimbabwe from abroad?
Write it in international form: 071 234 5678 becomes +263 71 234 5678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Zimbabwe?
Yes. Numbers in Zimbabwe are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +263.
What time zone is Zimbabwe in?
UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Zimbabwe?
The main language is Shona.
How much does it cost to call Zimbabwe?
$0.56 per minute to landlines and $1.18 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Zimbabwe need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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