How to call Zimbabwe from Australia
- From mobile
- +263 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 263 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.62/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Zimbabwe from Australia
How to make a call to Zimbabwe from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Zimbabwe area code, so Harare is 24 after 263 and not 024.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 263Country code of Zimbabwe
- 24Harare
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +263 xx xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +263 24 2142000
- Mobile
- +263 24 2142000
- Landline
- 0011 263 24 2142000
Main area codes in Zimbabwe
The area code comes right after 263, then the local number
- Harare0011 26324then the local number
- Bulawayo0011 26329then the local number
- Mutare0011 26320then the local number
- Gweru0011 26354then the local number
- Kwekwe0011 26355then the local number
- Kadoma0011 26368then the local number
- Chinhoyi0011 26367then the local number
- Masvingo0011 26339then the local number
Before you call Zimbabwe
Dial Harare, Bulawayo, or Mutare
Add the city code right after 263.
- Harare0011 263 24
- Bulawayo0011 263 29
- Mutare0011 263 20
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
A Zimbabwe number saved with its 0 fails after 263. Without it, the number can be a 9-digit number.
- Fails
- 0011 263 024
- Works
- 0011 263 24
Calling Zimbabwe cell phones from an iPhone
The + replaces 0011, so the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 263
- Dial the number
Calling Zimbabwe from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Zimbabwe for $0.62/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $2.43/min. Optus and Telstra include no Zimbabwe calls in any plan, and only Vodafone Prepaid Plus covers them.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.62 landline$0.73 mobile |
 | $1.96 landline · $2.43 mobile |
 | $1.39 |
 | $1.04 + $0.19 per call$0.24 with plan |
Want to call Zimbabwe?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Zimbabwe
The time now in Zimbabwe, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes when Sydney moves its clocks in April and October, not Zimbabwe.
- April to October8 hours behind
- October to April9 hours behind
- Time difference
- April to October: 8 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 9 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Zimbabwe fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Zimbabwe also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Zimbabwe from Australia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +263, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Zimbabwe included in Australia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Australia that we checked includes Zimbabwe in a plan
How much does it cost to call Zimbabwe from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $2.43 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Harare from Australia?
For Harare, dial 0011 263 24, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Zimbabwe?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 263. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +263 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 263 and the number
Can I call Zimbabwe on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 263 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Zimbabwe
Why isn't my call going through to Zimbabwe?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to Zimbabwe, and how to call Zimbabwe from Australia for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Zimbabwe from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Zimbabwe without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Zimbabwe landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 263, then the number
When is the best time to call Zimbabwe?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Zimbabwe. April to October: 8 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 9 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Zimbabwe from Australia, and how to make an international call to Zimbabwe?
Dial 0011 263, then the number. From a mobile, +263 works too