Area Code 698 – Trelawney
The phone area code for Trelawney is 698 (international format +263698). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Trelawney
Overview of Zimbabwe Area Code 698
Area code 698 is a geographic destination code within the Zimbabwean national numbering plan, assigned to the town of Trelawney and its surrounding rural areas in Mashonaland West Province. Trelawney is located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Harare, along the main road to Bulawayo, and serves as a farming and mining service center. The code follows the ITU-T E.164 standard for international dialing, and when calling from abroad, the full international format is +263 698 xxx xxx (where the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted).
Local Dialing and Number Format
Within Zimbabwe, calls to Trelawney require the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for geographic numbers in Zimbabwe is typically 9 digits, comprising the area code (without the leading 0) and a 6-digit subscriber number. Thus, a local call from within Zimbabwe would be dialed as 0 698 xxx xxx. For international callers, the country code +263 replaces the trunk prefix, so the number becomes +263 698 xxx xxx. It is important to note that the area code is an integral part of the number; omitting it will result in a failed call.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 698 code covers the administrative district of Trelawney, which includes the town itself and nearby communal and resettlement areas. The region is primarily agricultural, with tobacco and maize farming being the main economic activities. The code is managed by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) and is allocated to fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and some fixed wireless connections. As with other geographic codes in Zimbabwe, the numbering resource is non-portable in practice, meaning that a subscriber moving outside the 698 area would typically need to change their number.
Dialing Instructions for Callers
- Local callers (within Zimbabwe): Dial 0 698 xxx xxx from any phone, including mobile phones.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 263 698 xxx xxx.
- Callers from mobile networks: Mobile users in Zimbabwe can dial the same format as fixed-line users, but note that calls to geographic numbers from mobile phones may incur different tariffs depending on your operator.
When providing a Trelawney number to international contacts, always present it in international format: +263 698 xxx xxx. This ensures proper routing through international gateways and avoids confusion with the national trunk prefix.