Area Code 221 – Murambinda

Overview of Zimbabwe Area Code +263 221

Area code 221 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Murambinda and its surrounding administrative district in Zimbabwe. Murambinda is located in the Buhera District of Manicaland Province, approximately 200 kilometers southeast of Harare. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).

Geographic Coverage and Local Significance

The +263 221 numbering area covers Murambinda town center, the surrounding rural communities, and nearby growth points. Key institutions served by this code include the Murambinda Mission Hospital, local government offices, and commercial enterprises. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN infrastructure, which includes both traditional copper lines and fixed wireless local loop services.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

To call a fixed line in Murambinda, you must follow the E.164 international format or the national trunk prefix format. The complete international number is +263 221 XXX XXX, where 263 is the country code, 221 is the area code, and the subscriber number is typically 6 to 7 digits long. For example, a local number might be +263 221 234 567.

• International callers (outside Zimbabwe): Dial your international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then 263, then 221, followed by the local subscriber number. Example: +263 221 234 567.
• Domestic callers (within Zimbabwe but outside the 221 area): Dial the trunk prefix 0, then 221, then the subscriber number. Example: 0 221 234 567.
• Local callers (within the 221 area): In many cases, you may dial only the subscriber number, but it is safer to use the full national format to avoid misdialing.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest POTRAZ updates, there is no overlay code for the Murambinda area; the 221 code remains exclusive to this region. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, some fixed-line numbers may be ported to mobile networks, but the geographic identity is retained. Always verify the number with the recipient if you are unsure about the correct format.

Caller Instructions

For international callers, ensure you omit the leading 0 that is used in domestic dialing. For example, if the local number is written as 0221 234 567, you would dial +263 221 234 567 from abroad. For domestic long-distance calls, always include the trunk prefix 0.