How to call Zimbabwe from the US
- From mobile
- +263 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 263 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.62/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Zimbabwe from the US
How to make a call to Zimbabwe from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Zimbabwe area code: after 263, dial the area code without it.
- Fails
- 011 263 024 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 263 24 xxxxxxx
- 011The US 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
- 011 263 24 2142000
Main area codes in Zimbabwe
The area code comes right after 263, then the local number
- Harare011 26324then the local number
- Bulawayo011 26329then the local number
- Mutare011 26320then the local number
- Gweru011 26354then the local number
- Kwekwe011 26355then the local number
- Kadoma011 26368then the local number
- Chinhoyi011 26367then the local number
- Masvingo011 26339then the local number
Before you call Zimbabwe
Dial the city code after 263
Each Zimbabwe city has a 2 digit code that follows the country code.
- Harare011 263 24
- Bulawayo011 263 29
- Mutare011 263 20
Fix a contact saved with a 0
Calling Zimbabwe cell phones from the US takes a 9-digit number. A local number starts with 0, and that 0 breaks the call.
- Delete the 0 at the start
- Type **+263** in front
Calling Zimbabwe from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Zimbabwe for $0.62/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on to call Zimbabwe, so Suparelay leads the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.62 landline$0.73 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.34 landline · $0.59 mobile + tax 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. Zimbabwe keeps the same time all year, so the time difference to New York moves by 1 hour when the US changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Zimbabwe fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +263, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Zimbabwe included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Zimbabwe in a plan
How much does it cost to call Zimbabwe from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Harare from the US?
For Harare, dial 011 263 24, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Zimbabwe?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Free call to Zimbabwe: how to call Zimbabwe from the US 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 US 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 the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 263, then the number
When is the best time to call Zimbabwe?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Zimbabwe. March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Zimbabwe from the US with an international call to Zimbabwe?
Dial 011 263, then the number. From a mobile, +263 works too