Area Code 667 – Raffingora

Geographic Overview

The +263 667 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Raffingora, located in the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe. This administrative district lies approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Harare, the capital, and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding agricultural communities. The code covers the urban center of Raffingora and its immediate rural environs, including nearby resettlement areas and farming estates.

Dialing Formats

To call a landline in Raffingora from within Zimbabwe, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The complete national format is: 0 667 XXX XXX (where X represents the local number digits). For international callers, the country code +263 replaces the leading '0', resulting in the format: +263 667 XXX XXX. For example, a local call to a Raffingora number would be dialed as 0 667 123 456, while an international caller would dial +263 667 123 456.

Network and Numbering Details

As a geographic code, 667 is allocated exclusively to fixed-line services provided by TelOne, Zimbabwe's national telecommunications operator. The subscriber number length within the 667 NDC is typically six digits, making the total international number length 12 digits (including the country code). This allocation follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, ensuring global interoperability.

Overlay and Number Portability

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Raffingora area; the 667 code remains the sole geographic identifier for this region. However, Zimbabwe has implemented fixed-line number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between licensed fixed-line operators. This means that a number beginning with 667 may not necessarily be physically located in Raffingora if the subscriber has ported their number to a different service provider, though the geographic association remains for routing purposes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Zimbabwe, it is essential to include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing any number in the 667 area code, even when calling from a mobile phone. International callers should omit the '0' and use the +263 country code. When calling from a country with a different international access code, replace the '+' with the appropriate exit code (e.g., '011' from the US or Canada, '00' from most European countries).

As with all geographic numbers, calls to 667 numbers are typically charged at standard fixed-line rates, which may vary depending on the caller's network and tariff plan. For businesses or individuals seeking to establish a presence in Raffingora, obtaining a 667 number reinforces local credibility and ensures seamless connectivity with the region's PSTN infrastructure.