How to call Mozambique
- From mobile
- +258 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 258 xx xxx xxx
From $0.47/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Mozambique from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Mozambique from abroad
How to make a call to Mozambique from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. How to call to Mozambique: dial 258, then 8 digits or 9 digits, with a 2 or 3 digit area code for landlines.
- 00Exit code
- 258Country code of Mozambique
- 21Maputo
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Mozambique
Area codes of big cities
Landlines start with 2, and the next digits name the city.
- Maputo+258 21
- Beira+258 23
- Nampula+258 26
- Pemba+258 272
Mobiles start with 8
The 2 digits after 258 name the network.
- Mcel+258 82 or 83
- Vodacom+258 84 or 85
- Movitel+258 86 to 88
Tete has shorter local numbers
A Tete landline has 5 digits after its area code, not 6.
- +258Mozambique
- 252Tete
- xx xxxlocal number
How Mozambique phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. The next digits name the area, such as 21 for Maputo or 23 for Beira
- Mobiles
- Starts with 8. The next digit names the network: 82 and 83 are Mcel, 84 and 85 are Vodacom, and 86 to 88 are Movitel
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800
Want to call Mozambique?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Mozambique
The time now in Mozambique, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Mozambique stays the same all year, because it has no daylight saving time.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Mozambique
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct4Peace and Reconciliation DaySunday
- Oct5Peace and Reconciliation Day (observed)Monday
- Dec25Family DayFriday
- Jan1International Fraternalism DayFriday
- Feb3Heroes' DayWednesday
- Apr7Women's DayWednesday
Why a call to Mozambique fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works to call Mozambique from Europe and most of the world. From the US and Canada, dial 011 first.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 800 are toll free only inside Mozambique. They often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Mozambique from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 258 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 258?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Mozambique number on a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +258, then the number
Why does my call to Mozambique not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Mozambique now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Mozambique. Most of Mozambique keeps the time of Maputo. Mozambique has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Mozambique?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Mozambique. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make a free call to a Mozambique mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +258 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 258 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call Mozambique landlines?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Mozambique needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Mozambique for an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 258 and the number
What's the best way to call a Mozambique number online, with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Mozambique needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser