Area Code 68 – Kadoma
The phone area code for Kadoma is 68 (international format +26368). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kadoma
Geographic Overview
The +263 68 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Kadoma, located in the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe. Kadoma is a significant mining and agricultural hub, approximately 140 kilometers southwest of the capital, Harare. The code covers the urban area of Kadoma and its immediate surrounding districts, including the satellite townships of Eiffel Flats and Battlefields.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Zimbabwe, the national trunk prefix '0' must be dialed before the area code. The full national format is 0 68 XXX XXXX, where '68' is the area code and the subscriber number is seven digits long. For international callers, the country code +263 is used, and the leading '0' is omitted. The international format is +263 68 XXX XXXX.
Example: To call a landline in Kadoma from abroad, you would dial +263 68 123 4567. From within Zimbabwe, you would dial 068 123 4567.
Administrative and Regulatory Notes
The numbering plan for Zimbabwe is regulated by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). The 68 NDC is exclusively allocated to fixed-line services, primarily operated by TelOne, the national fixed-line operator. As with many geographic codes in Zimbabwe, the 68 area code is not subject to overlay codes, meaning that the area code remains mandatory for all calls, even local ones. This is a crucial distinction from some other countries where local calls can be made using only the subscriber number.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Kadoma): Must dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix and area code: 068 XXX XXXX.
- National callers (from other parts of Zimbabwe): Dial the same national format: 068 XXX XXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), followed by Zimbabwe's country code 263, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +263 68 XXX XXXX.
It is important to note that while fixed-line numbers in Kadoma traditionally begin with the digits '2' or '3' after the area code, number portability and re-allocation may have introduced variations. Always confirm the complete number with the recipient to avoid misdialing.