How to call Zimbabwe from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Zimbabwe from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Zimbabwe number, so Harare is 24 and not 024.
- Fails
- 00 263 024 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 263 24 xxxxxxx
- 00The UK 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
Dial the big cities by code
Each city has its own code after 263. Type the code, then the local number.
- Harare00 263 24
- Bulawayo00 263 29
- Mutare00 263 20
Save contacts with +263
For calling Zimbabwe cell phones, save +263 and the 9-digit number with no 0. It works from a UK mobile and abroad.
Reach smaller towns
Bindura is not in the list of main codes. Type its code in the dialer with the other towns.
- Bindura00 263 66
- Masvingo00 263 39
- Chinhoyi00 263 67
Calling Zimbabwe from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Zimbabwe for $0.62/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 and Vodafone need a plan or an add-on for Zimbabwe, and EE has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.62 landline$0.73 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.32 landline · $0.61 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 only when UK clocks change, because Zimbabwe keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour ahead of London
- October to March: 2 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Zimbabwe fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +263, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
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
Are calls to Zimbabwe included in UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Zimbabwe in a plan
How much does it cost to call Zimbabwe from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Harare from the UK?
For Harare, dial 00 263 24, then the local number
How to make an international call to Zimbabwe?
Dial 00 263, then the number. From a mobile, +263 works too
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 the UK 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 the UK 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 a Zimbabwe landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 263, then the number
When is the best time to call Zimbabwe?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Zimbabwe. March to October: 1 hour ahead of London. October to March: 2 hours ahead of London