Area Code 277 – Mvurwi
The phone area code for Mvurwi is 277 (international format +263277). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Mvurwi
Geographic Overview
The +263 277 area code is assigned to the Mvurwi region in Zimbabwe, a town located in the Mashonaland Central Province. Mvurwi, historically known as Umvukwes, serves as a commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding farming areas. This geographic code is part of Zimbabwe's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 standard. The code 277 identifies the specific PSTN exchange serving Mvurwi and its immediate environs, distinguishing it from other fixed-line regions such as Harare (242) or Bulawayo (9).
Dialing Formats
For callers within Zimbabwe, the national trunk prefix '0' is used before the area code. Thus, a local call to Mvurwi requires dialing 0277 followed by the subscriber's 5-digit number, resulting in a total of 10 digits (including the trunk prefix). For example, a typical Mvurwi fixed-line number would be dialed as 0277 12345.
For international callers, the Zimbabwe country code (+263) replaces the trunk prefix. The international dialing format is +263 277 12345, where '277' is the area code and '12345' is the local subscriber number. No leading '0' is used after the country code.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Zimbabwe): Dial 0277 followed by the 5-digit local number. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you may also use the international format +263 277 12345, as many mobile networks accept both formats.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 263, then 277, and finally the 5-digit subscriber number. Do not include the trunk prefix '0'.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T allocations, there is no overlay code for the 277 area. The number length is fixed at 10 digits for national dialing (including the trunk prefix) and 12 digits for international dialing (including the +263 country code). The subscriber number within the 277 area is 5 digits long, which is standard for Zimbabwe's fixed-line network.
It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Zimbabwe typically start with 77, 78, or 71, the 277 prefix is exclusively for fixed-line services in the Mvurwi area. Callers should be aware that calls to this number are routed via the PSTN and are subject to standard fixed-line tariffs.