Zimbabwe +263
To call Zimbabwe from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 263, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +263 71 234 5678.
The country calling code for Zimbabwe is +263. A number starting +263 or 00263 is a call to or from Zimbabwe. From abroad: +263 71 234 5678.
To call Zimbabwe from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 263, then the local number without its leading 0. The +263 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Zimbabwe from abroad
011 263 71 234 567800 263 71 234 56780011 263 71 234 5678+263 71 234 567871 234 5678 is a real-format Zimbabwe mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Zimbabwe area codes
In Zimbabwe, landlines usually include an area code after +263 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
013 12345from abroad+263 13 12345071 234 5678from abroad+263 71 234 5678Landline numbers in Zimbabwe have 7 or 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 7. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +263.
Calling abroad from Zimbabwe
To call another country from Zimbabwe, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Zimbabwe to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Zimbabwe number in international format is written +263 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Zimbabwe
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Zimbabwe for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +263?
Zimbabwe has the country calling code +263.
How do I call Zimbabwe from the United States?
Dial 011, then 263, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 71 234 5678.
What does +263 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Zimbabwe. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +263 mobile or landline?
The +263 code identifies the country, not the line type; Zimbabwe landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Zimbabwe
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Zimbabwe. The largest is Econet, with about 12.4 million subscribers (December 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Econet Wireless (Private) Limited
Owned by State-owned
Owned by NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Ltd (government)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Zimbabwe: 5G, LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Zimbabwe
With 94 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Zimbabwe is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 42 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Zimbabwe
+263 800 1234Free from inside Zimbabwe (numbers starting with 80). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Zimbabwe via Google libphonenumber.
South Africa +27
Mozambique +258
Botswana +267
Zambia +260