How to call Zimbabwe from South Africa
- From mobile
- +263 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 263 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.62/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Zimbabwe from South Africa
How to make a call to Zimbabwe from South Africa: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00South Africa exit code
- 263Country code of Zimbabwe
- xx xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 00 263 24 2142000
Main area codes in Zimbabwe
The area code comes right after 263, then the local number
- Harare00 26324then the local number
- Bulawayo00 26329then the local number
- Mutare00 26320then the local number
- Gweru00 26354then the local number
- Kwekwe00 26355then the local number
- Kadoma00 26368then the local number
- Chinhoyi00 26367then the local number
- Masvingo00 26339then the local number
Before you call Zimbabwe
City codes after 00 263
Dial the city code right after 263, then the local number.
- Harare00 263 24
- Bulawayo00 263 29
- Mutare00 263 20
- Bindura00 263 66
Drop the 0 of the city code
Zimbabwe numbers are often written with a 0 before the city code. Leave it out and dial the 9-digit number after 263.
- Fails
- 00 263 024 local number
- Works
- 00 263 24 local number
No time difference all year
Calling Zimbabwe cell phones follows the same clock as Johannesburg: there is no time difference and no daylight saving time.
Calling Zimbabwe from South Africa without an international plan
Suparelay calls Zimbabwe for $0.62/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.61/min. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Zimbabwe in a plan, so each call is billed.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.62 landline$0.73 mobile |
 | $0.61 |
 | $0.60 |
 | $0.60 |
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
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Johannesburg
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Zimbabwe fails
Cell C contracts need activation first
A Cell C contract has no international calling until Customer Care activates it. Call 135 before you dial abroad.
Cell C, International CallingVodacom standard calling costs more per minute
Vodacom's standard international calling has higher rates than International Calling Plus, which bills per second. Plus is an upgrade, so ask Vodacom to switch it on.
Vodacom, Affordable International Calling 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 South Africa on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +263, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Africa
Are calls to Zimbabwe included in South Africa phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Zimbabwe in a plan
How much does it cost to call Zimbabwe from South Africa?
With no plan, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Harare from South Africa?
For Harare, dial 00 263 24, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Zimbabwe?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How to call Zimbabwe from South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa?
From a landline in South Africa, dial 00 263, then the number
How do I call Zimbabwe from South Africa?
Dial 00 263, then the number. From a mobile, +263 works too
How to make an international call to Zimbabwe?
Dial 00 263, then the number. From a mobile, +263 works too
When is the best time to call Zimbabwe?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Zimbabwe. All year: the same time as Johannesburg