+258 is the country code for Mozambique.
Every phone number in Mozambique starts with +258 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 258, then the full number.
- Time there
- Maputo timeCentral Africa Time, UTC+2, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 258 82 123 4567
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 258 82 123 4567
- From Australia
- 0011 258 82 123 4567
- From any mobile phone
- +258 82 123 4567
- Inside Mozambique
- 82 123 4567
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +258, starting 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 or 89
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +258, such as +258 21 XXX XXX in Maputo
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800
Check a +258 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +258, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Mozambique start with 8, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | +258 82 | mcel |
| 83 | +258 83 | mcel |
| 84 | +258 84 | Vodacom |
| 85 | +258 85 | Vodacom |
| 86 | +258 86 | Movitel |
| 87 | +258 87 | Movitel |
| 89 | +258 89 | GMPCS |
mcel started 82 and 83, Vodacom started 84 and 85, Movitel started 86 and 87 and GMPCS started 89. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
11 landline areas cover Mozambique, from 21 in Maputo to 282 in Xai-Xai.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | +258 21 | Maputo |
| 23 | +258 23 | Beira |
| 24 | +258 24 | Quelimane |
| 26 | +258 26 | Nampula |
| 29 | +258 29 | Inhambane |
| 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 |
In Mozambique, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +258 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 82 123 4567 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +258 82 123 4567 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +258821234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +258 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Mozambique is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +258 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +258.
Which country uses the +258 country code?
Mozambique. Every phone number there starts with +258 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Mozambique from the US?
Dial 011, then 258, then the full number. A mobile number written 82 123 4567 at home is dialed 011 258 82 123 4567 from the US, or +258 82 123 4567 from any mobile phone.
Is +258 the same as 00258?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Mozambique and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Mozambique?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +258, written 82 123 4567 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 21 XXX XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Mozambique?
21 for Maputo, 23 for Beira, 24 for Quelimane, 26 for Nampula, 29 for Inhambane, 251 for Manica, 252 for Tete, 271 for Lichinga, 272 for Pemba, 281 for Chokwe and 282 for Xai-Xai. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +258 in front.
What time is it in Mozambique?
Mozambique is on Central Africa Time, UTC+2, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +258 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Mozambique and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.