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Mozambique Country Code +258
+258 is the international calling code for Mozambique. Most phone numbers there have 8 or 9 digits, written 82 123 4567 inside Mozambique and +258 82 123 4567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Mozambique at a glance
- Country calling code
- +258
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +258 82 123 4567
- Same number, inside the country
- 82 123 4567
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Maputo)
- Capital
- Maputo
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- MZN
- ISO country code
- MZ
How to call Mozambique
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 258.
- Dial the number.
+258 82 123 4567
From inside Mozambique
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
82 123 4567
To call out of Mozambique, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Mozambique
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 8. What each line type means.
Area codes in Mozambique
All 10 area codes of Mozambique, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | +258 21 | Maputo |
| 23 | +258 23 | Beira |
| 24 | +258 24 | Quelimane |
| 26 | +258 26 | Nampula |
| 251 | +258 251 | Manica |
| 252 | +258 252 | Tete |
| 271 | +258 271 | Lichinga |
| 272 | +258 272 | Pemba |
| 281 | +258 281 | Chokwe |
| 282 | +258 282 | Xai-Xai |
Networks with number ranges in Mozambique
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Mozambique, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- mcel
- Movitel
- Vodacom
- GMPCS
Look up a phone number from Mozambique
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Phone numbers in Mozambique: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Mozambique?
The country calling code for Mozambique is +258. Put it in front of the number when you call Mozambique from another country.
How do I call Mozambique from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 258, then the number. For example, 82 123 4567 inside Mozambique is dialled as +258 82 123 4567 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Mozambique have?
Most phone numbers in Mozambique have 8 or 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 8.
What is the international dialing prefix in Mozambique?
To call another country from Mozambique, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Mozambique?
Mozambique has 10 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 21 for Maputo, 23 for Beira, 24 for Quelimane and 26 for Nampula.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Mozambique?
Number ranges in Mozambique were first allocated to networks including mcel, Movitel, Vodacom and GMPCS. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Mozambique in?
Mozambique is on Central Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Mozambique?
Yes. Enter any number with +258, or choose Mozambique as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.