Mozambique +258
To call Mozambique from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 258, then the local number. In full: +258 82 123 4567.
The country calling code for Mozambique is +258. A number starting +258 or 00258 is a call to or from Mozambique. From abroad: +258 82 123 4567.
To call Mozambique from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 258, then the local number as is. The +258 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Mozambique from abroad
011 258 82 123 456700 258 82 123 45670011 258 82 123 4567+258 82 123 456782 123 4567 is a real-format Mozambique mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Mozambique area codes
In Mozambique, landlines usually include an area code after +258 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
21 123 456from abroad+258 21 123 45682 123 4567from abroad+258 82 123 4567Landline numbers in Mozambique have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +258.
Calling abroad from Mozambique
To call another country from Mozambique, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Mozambique to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Mozambique number in international format is written +258 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Mozambique
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Mozambique for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +258?
Mozambique has the country calling code +258.
How do I call Mozambique from the United States?
Dial 011, then 258, then the local number as is — for example 011 82 123 4567.
What does +258 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Mozambique. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +258 mobile or landline?
The +258 code identifies the country, not the line type; Mozambique landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Mozambique
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Mozambique. The largest is Vodacom, with about 11.5 million subscribers (July 2026). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Vodacom (85%)
Owned by Partially state-owned
Owned by Viettel (70%), SPI (30%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Mozambique: 5G, LTE 1800, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Mozambique
With 50 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Mozambique is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 21 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Mozambique
+258 800 123 456Free from inside Mozambique (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Mozambique via Google libphonenumber.
Zimbabwe +263
Tanzania +255
Swaziland +268
South Africa +27
Zambia +260
Malawi +265