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Area Code 17 – Filabusi

The phone area code for Filabusi is 17 (international format +26317). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
03:34:04
UTC • UTC +00:00
Full Dialing Format
+26317
Population 1,756
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Admin Region Matabeleland South Province
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Elevation 1072m
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GPS Coordinates -20.5333, 29.2850
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📍 Geographic Location of Filabusi

Geographic Overview

The +263 17 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Filabusi and its surrounding areas in Zimbabwe. Filabusi is located in the Matabeleland South Province, approximately 100 kilometers east of Bulawayo, the country's second-largest city. This code is part of Zimbabwe's national numbering plan, administered by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Filabusi from within Zimbabwe, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '17' and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The national format is: 0 17 XXX XXX (where X represents the local digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 017 23456.

For international callers, the country code +263 replaces the leading '0'. The international format is: +263 17 XXX XXX. For instance, if the local number is 23456, the international dialing format would be +263 17 23456. Note that the trunk prefix '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers (within Zimbabwe): Dial 017 followed by the 5-digit local number. For example, to reach a Filabusi landline, dial 017 23456.
  • International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then Zimbabwe's country code 263, then the area code 17 (without the leading 0), and finally the 5-digit local number. Example: +263 17 23456.

Administrative and Regulatory Notes

Filabusi falls under the jurisdiction of the Insiza District. The area code 17 is part of the Matabeleland South numbering area, which also covers other towns such as Gwanda and Beitbridge. As of the latest POTRAZ updates, there are no overlay codes or upcoming changes to the 17 area code. Subscribers in Filabusi are served by fixed-line infrastructure, and the code is not portable to mobile networks.

For businesses or individuals seeking to establish a presence in Filabusi, obtaining a local number with the 17 code can enhance local credibility and reduce long-distance charges for customers within the region. However, with the rise of mobile and VoIP services, many residents also use mobile numbers, which are non-geographic and begin with 07x prefixes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dialing format for calling Filabusi, Zimbabwe from abroad?
To call a Filabusi landline from outside Zimbabwe, dial your country's exit code, then +263 (Zimbabwe's country code), then 17 (the area code without the leading 0), followed by the 5-digit local number. For example, +263 17 23456.
Do I need to dial '0' before the area code when calling within Zimbabwe?
Yes, when calling from within Zimbabwe, you must dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. For Filabusi, dial 017 followed by the local number. For example, 017 23456.
Is the +263 17 area code only for landlines?
Yes, the 17 area code is a geographic code assigned to fixed-line services in Filabusi. Mobile numbers in Zimbabwe use non-geographic prefixes starting with 07, such as 071, 073, 077, and 078.
Can I port my mobile number to a landline with the 17 area code?
Number portability in Zimbabwe allows porting between mobile networks, but porting between mobile and fixed-line services is generally not supported. The 17 code is tied to geographic fixed-line infrastructure.
Are there any plans to change or overlay the 17 area code?
As of the latest information from POTRAZ, there are no announced overlay or changes to the 17 area code. Subscribers can continue using the existing dialing patterns.