263 Country Code: Zimbabwe (+263)
Country code 263 (+263) belongs to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe uses the international dialing code +263, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is ZW.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +263 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00263 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 263 (from the US and Canada), 0011 263 (from Australia), or the bare 263. All refer to the same Zimbabwe country code. Note: 263 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +263 is the international dialing code for Zimbabwe, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Zimbabwe (+263).
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Did You Get a Call from +263? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +263 followed by more digits is originating from Zimbabwe. The caller is dialing you from a Zimbabwe-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Zimbabwe carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +263:
- -Family or friends in Zimbabwe calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Zimbabwe-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Zimbabwe call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +263 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +263 number from the US, use Kinvo's Zimbabwe dialing guide — calls cost from $2.05/min with no app to download.
Zimbabwe Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +263.
Calling Zimbabwe Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Zimbabwe come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Zimbabwe numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0712345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Zimbabwe. Dial +263 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Zimbabwe numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Zimbabwe uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +263 is the legitimate Zimbabwe country code, and most unsolicited calls from +263 numbers are legitimate calls from Zimbabwe-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +263 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +263 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Zimbabwe from Your Browser
To place a call to Zimbabwe, dial +263 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Zimbabwe Country Code
Which country is country code 263?
Country code 263 belongs to Zimbabwe. The full international dialing code is +263, also written as 00263 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 263 from the US and Canada, or +263 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Zimbabwe?
+263 is the international dialing code for Zimbabwe, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is ZW. Equivalent forms — 00263, 011 263, +263, and 263 — all refer to the same Zimbabwe country code.
Is 263 a US area code?
No. 263 is the international country code for Zimbabwe, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Zimbabwe from the US, dial +263 or 011 263 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Zimbabwe from abroad?
Yes. Zimbabwe uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +263. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Zimbabwe.
Can I call Zimbabwe from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Zimbabwe via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +263 followed by the local number.