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Cheap calls to Zimbabwe from Australia start at 28.4c a minute on Ring Me, plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, Zimbabwean landlines start at 29.2c on East Star and mobiles at 48.3c on African Dream. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Zimbabwean Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Zimbabwe, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Zimbabwean landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Platinum | 30c/min | 57.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $6.00 |
| 2. East Star | 29.2c/min | 54.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $6.13 |
| 3. Home | 29.5c/min | 58.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $6.20 |
| 4. Hello Darling | 31.5c/min | 48.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $6.30 |
| 5. Ring Me | 28.4c/min | 44.4c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $6.45 |
| 6. Mates Rates | 28.4c/min | 44.4c/min | 79c | 3 min blocks | $6.75 |
| 7. Super Deal | 32.5c/min | 52.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $6.83 |
| 8. Mr Calls | 30.5c/min | 43.9c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $7.29 |
| 9. Marathon | 37.4c/min | 49.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $7.48 |
| 10. Omega | 33.4c/min | 42.4c/min | 59c | 3 min blocks | $7.60 |
| 11. Sanuk | 39.5c/min | 58.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $7.90 |
| 12. Lime Blue | 40c/min | 51.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $8.00 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Platinum | $1.50 | 30c/min, no connection fee, 1 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Lime Blue | $2.57 | 51.4c/min, no connection fee, 1 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | East Star | $17.52 | 29.2c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Omega | $26.03 | 42.4c/min, 59c a call, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Zimbabwe often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Lime Blue | $154.20 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Platinum | $78.00 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Omega | $112.71 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| East Star | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus) |
| African Dream | $5, $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
| Omega | $10, $20 (+$2 bonus), $40 (+$4 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Zimbabwe in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 263 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 077 123 4567 becomes 0011 263 77 123 4567.
Compare every card that calls Zimbabwe, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Zimbabwe from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Zimbabwe costs $3.00 on Platinum. A 1 hour call costs $17.52 to a landline on East Star and $26.03 to a mobile on Omega. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Zimbabwe from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 28.4c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 29.2c on East Star and mobiles at 48.3c on African Dream.
Do calls to Zimbabwean mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 29.2c a minute to a landline on East Star and 48.3c to a mobile on African Dream. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
Which country has the code +263?
Zimbabwe. From Australia dial 0011 263, then the number. Drop the first 0 of the Zimbabwean number.
How do I dial a +263 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 263, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 077 123 4567 becomes 0011 263 77 123 4567. On a mobile phone you can type +263 instead of 0011 263.
Can I call Zimbabwe for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Zimbabwe, a phone card costs from 29.2c a minute to a landline and 48.3c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
