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Zimbabwe Country Code +263

Complete guide to calling Zimbabwe from the US and abroad

ISO-2: ZW ISO-3: ZWE Africa Capital: Harare

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+263
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 263 + area + number
Country TLD
.zw

Geography

Capital
Harare
Continent
Africa
Area
390,580 km²
Population
16,950,795
Currency
U.S. dollar
Languages
English (official language), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:35 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
94.2%
Internet Penetration
41.6%
Fixed-line Penetration
1.8%

How to Call Zimbabwe from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Zimbabwe from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
263
Zimbabwe
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 263 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+263 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Zimbabwe

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Bulawayo 9 011 263 9 + local number
Harare 4 011 263 4 + local number
Mutare 20 011 263 20 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Swaziland flag

Swaziland

+268 Mozambique flag

Mozambique

+258 South Africa flag

South Africa

+27 Botswana flag

Botswana

+267 Lesotho flag

Lesotho

+266 Tanzania flag

Tanzania

+255

Telecommunications in Zimbabwe

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 94.2 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 15,677,094 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 1.8 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 298,047 2024
Internet users (% of population) 41.6 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 94.2%
Fixed-line 1.8%
Internet 41.6%

Zimbabwe on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Harare.

Flag of Zimbabwe

Flag of Zimbabwe

The national flag of Zimbabwe. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Zimbabwe

Area

390,760 km²

150,873 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Inyangani 2,592 m

Lowest point

junction of the Runde and Save Rivers 162 m

Climate:
Tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)
Terrain:
Mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east
Natural resources:
Coal, Chromium ore, Asbestos, Gold, Nickel, Copper, Iron ore, Vanadium, Lithium, Tin, Platinum group metals
Land borders:
Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia
Land use:
agricultural 41.8% (arable 10.4%), forest 35.9% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Zimbabwe

GDP

$51.2 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$3,021 (2025)

Growth

8.1% (2025)

Inflation

104.7% (2022)

Unemployment

9.3% (2025)

Currency:
Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 9%, Industry 37%, Services 48% (2025)
Top exports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (38%), Tobacco (19%), Nickel (13%), Ores (12%), Iron and steel (5%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (21%), Machinery and computers (12%), Cereals (10%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (6%)
Main export markets:
United Arab Emirates (37%), South Africa (28%), China (17%), Mozambique (3%), Zambia (2%)
Main suppliers:
South Africa (40%), China (14%), Bahamas (8%), Mozambique (4%), Singapore (4%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zimbabwe

What is the country code for Zimbabwe?
The country code for Zimbabwe is +263.
How do I call Zimbabwe from the US?
To call Zimbabwe from the US, dial 011 + 263 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +263 instead of 011.
What time is it in Zimbabwe?
The current time in Zimbabwe is 12:35 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.