Basics
Sockets & plugs
Zimbabwe uses 240V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
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Money
Currency
Zimbabwe uses the United States dollar (symbol: $), code USD.
Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 1, ½ and ¼ dollars and 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Tipping
Tipping is expected in Zimbabwe since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local name: ATM) are rare in Zimbabwe. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Zimbabwe is on average 4.0 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Zimbabwe is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Mobile phone
Zimbabwe uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Zimbabwe upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Zimbabwe, dial +, then 263 (the country code for Zimbabwe), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
For local calls within Zimbabwe, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 13 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Although male homosexuality is illegal, female homosexuality is legal and allowed.
Same-sex marriage is illegal.
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
