Area Code 228 – Hauna

Geographic Overview

The +263 228 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Hauna, located in the Nyanga District of Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. This code serves the administrative and commercial hub of Hauna and its surrounding rural communities, including nearby growth points and villages. As a fixed-line (PSTN) allocation, it is provisioned by Zimbabwe's incumbent operator, TelOne, and is used for traditional landline services.

Dialing Formats

To call a landline in Hauna from within Zimbabwe, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '228' and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. For example, a local call to a number would be placed as 0 228 XXXXX. Internationally, callers should dial the Zimbabwe country code '+263', then the area code '228' without the leading '0', followed by the 5-digit subscriber number: +263 228 XXXXX. Note that the total number length after the country code is 9 digits (including the NDC), consistent with Zimbabwe's national numbering plan.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The Hauna exchange primarily covers the urban area of Hauna, which serves as the administrative seat of Nyanga District. The code also extends to nearby settlements such as Nyanga, Nyazura, and other rural business centers within the district. The region is predominantly agricultural, with tea and coffee estates, forestry, and tourism (near Nyanga National Park) being key economic activities. The area code is geographically fixed, meaning it does not serve mobile or nomadic users.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Zimbabwe must always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing Hauna numbers from other fixed or mobile networks. For example, a caller in Harare would dial 0 228 XXXXX. International callers should replace the '0' with the '+263' country code, omitting the leading zero. For instance, a caller from the UK would dial +263 228 XXXXX. If you are unsure about the subscriber number length, note that local numbers in Hauna are 5 digits, making the full international format +263 228 plus 5 digits.

Overlays and Numbering Changes

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for Hauna. The 228 code remains exclusively assigned to this geographic area. However, subscribers should be aware that Zimbabwe has implemented mobile number portability (MNP), but this does not affect geographic fixed-line codes. If you receive a call from +263 228, it is originating from a fixed line in the Hauna area. For any changes in dialing procedures, always consult your service provider or the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).