Telephone numbers in Zimbabwe
Location | |
---|---|
Country | Zimbabwe |
Continent | Africa |
Access codes | |
Country code | +263 |
International access | 00 |
Long-distance | 0 |
The default length for telephone numbers in Zimbabwe (minus town/city code) is 3 to 6 digits, usually 6. Cellular phones have a standard of 11 digits. Local numbers are dialled without the area code. Numbers in neighbouring areas require a 0 prefix, then the area code and number. For example, dialling a Bulawayo number from Harare would be 09 123 456
Area code and prefix number
If you want to dial to Zimbabwe from another country the international call prefix depends on the country you are calling from, e.g. 00 for most European countries, and 011 from North America. The Country calling code for Zimbabwe is 263 The Prefix number for Zimbabwe is 00 for example 00775892364 or +263775892364
Prefixes for cellular phones:[1]
List of area codes in Zimbabwe
List of area codes | |||
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Area | Area Code | Area | Area Code |
Bulawayo | 9 | ||
Harare | 4 | Victoria Falls | 13 |
Rutenga | 14 | Binga | 15 |
West Nicholson | 16 | Filabusi | 17 |
Dete | 18 | Mutare | 20 |
Murambinda | 21 | Wedza | 22 |
Chipangali | 24 | Rusape | 09 |
Chimanimani | 26 | Chipinge | 27 |
Hauna | 28 | Hwange | 81 |
Juliasdale | 29 | ||
Gutu | 30 | Chiredzi | 31 |
Mvuma | 32 | Triangle | 33 |
Jerera | 34 | Mashava | 35 |
Ngundu | 36 | Nyika | 38 |
Masvingo (Ft. Victoria) | 39 | Shangani | 50 |
Zvishavane | 51 | Shurugwi | 52 |
Chegutu | 53 | Gweru | 54 |
Kwekwe | 55 | Chivhu | 56 |
Centenary | 57 | Guruve | 58 |
Gokwe | 59 | Mhangura | 60 |
Kariba | 61 | Norton | 62 |
Makuti | 63 | Karoi | 64 |
Beatrice | 65 | Banket | 66 |
Chinhoyi | 67 | Kadoma | 68 |
Darwendale | 69 | Chitungwiza | 70 |
Bindura | 271 | Mutoko | 72 |
Ruwa | 273 | Arcturus | 74 |
Mazowe | 75 | Mount Darwin | 76 |
Mvurwi | 77 | Murewa | 78 |
Marondera | 79 | Plumtree | 80 |
Hwange | 81 | Kezi | 82 |
Figtree | 83 | Gwanda | 284 |
Turk Mine | 85 | Beitbridge | 86 |
Nyamandhlovu | 87 | Esigodini | 288 |
Tsholotsho | 89 |
References
- ^ "Zimbabwe National Numbering Plan" 2012, The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe https://www.potraz.gov.zw/images/documents/ZIMBABWE%20NATIONAL%20NUMBERING%20PLAN%202012%20Rev%203.pdf
- ^ "Econet Announces Number Change", New Zimbabwe http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-3310-Econet+announces+number+change/news.aspx
- ^ "Econet to Change Number Prefix from 091 to 077" http://www.techzim.co.zw/2010/09/econet-number-prefix-change/