How to call Mozambique from South Africa
- From mobile
- +258 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 258 xx xxx xxx
From $0.47/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Mozambique from South Africa
How to make a call to Mozambique from South Africa: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An 8-digit number or a 9-digit number follows 258, and the area code comes first.
- 00South Africa exit code
- 258Country code of Mozambique
- 21Maputo
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +258 xx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +258 21 123 456
- Mobile
- +258 21 123 456
- Landline
- 00 258 21 123 456
Main area codes in Mozambique
The area code comes right after 258, then the local number
- Maputo00 25821then 6 digits
- Nampula00 25826then 6 digits
- Beira00 25823then 6 digits
- Tete00 258252then 5 digits
- Quelimane00 25824then 6 digits
- Lichinga00 258271then 5 digits
- Pemba00 258272then 5 digits
- Xai-Xai00 258282then 5 digits
Before you call Mozambique
Reach Inhambane with code 29
Inhambane takes a 2-digit code and 6 more digits.
- 00exit
- 258Mozambique
- 29Inhambane
- xxx xxxlocal number
Three-digit codes take 5 digits
A 3-digit code leaves 5 digits for the local number, so do not add a sixth.
- Tete00 258 252 xxxxx
- Lichinga00 258 271 xxxxx
- Pemba00 258 272 xxxxx
- Xai-Xai00 258 282 xxxxx
Calling Mozambique cell phones
From a mobile in South Africa, type + and the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 258
- Dial the number
Calling Mozambique from South Africa without an international plan
Suparelay calls Mozambique for $0.47/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.43/min. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Mozambique in a plan, so every call bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.47 landline$0.48 mobile |
 | $0.43 |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.30 |
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. There is no time difference to Johannesburg, because Mozambique has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Johannesburg
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Mozambique fails
Cell C contracts need activation first
A Cell C contract has no international calling until Customer Care activates it. Call 135 before you dial abroad.
Cell C, International CallingVodacom standard calling costs more per minute
Vodacom's standard international calling has higher rates than International Calling Plus, which bills per second. Plus is an upgrade, so ask Vodacom to switch it on.
Vodacom, Affordable International Calling RatesFrom any country, a call to Mozambique also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Mozambique from South Africa cell phone or mobile?
Dial +258, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Africa
Are calls to Mozambique included in South Africa phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Mozambique in a plan
How much does it cost to call Mozambique from South Africa?
With no plan, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.43 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Maputo from South Africa?
For Maputo, dial 00 258 21, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Mozambique?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 258. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +258 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 258 and the number
Can I call Mozambique on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 258 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Mozambique
Why isn't my call going through to Mozambique?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Mozambique from South Africa for free: is there a free call to Mozambique?
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 to call Mozambique from South Africa on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Mozambique without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Mozambique landline from South Africa?
From a landline in South Africa, dial 00 258, then the number
When is the best time to call Mozambique?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Mozambique. All year: the same time as Johannesburg
How do I call Mozambique from South Africa: how to make an international call to Mozambique?
Dial 00 258, then the number. From a mobile, +258 works too