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Mozambique Country Code +258

Complete guide to calling Mozambique from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MZ ISO-3: MOZ Africa Capital: Maputo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+258
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 258 + area + number
Country TLD
.mz

Geography

Capital
Maputo
Continent
Africa
Area
801,590 km²
Population
35,631,653
Currency
New Mozambican metical
Languages
Emakhuwa 25.3%, Portuguese (official language) 10.7%, Xichangana 10.3%, Cisena 7.5%, Elomwe 7%, Echuwabo 5.1%, other Mozambican languages 30.1%, other 4% (1997 census)

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:09 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
49.5%
Internet Penetration
20.5%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.1%

How to Call Mozambique from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Mozambique from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
258
Mozambique
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 258 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+258 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Mozambique

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Beira 23 011 258 23 + local number
Chimolo 251 011 258 251 + local number
Chokwe 221 011 258 221 + local number
Maputo 21 011 258 21 + local number
Matola 24 011 258 24 + local number
Nampula 26 011 258 26 + local number
Quelimane 24 011 258 24 + local number
Tete 252 011 258 252 + local number
Xai-Xai 222 011 258 222 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Swaziland flag

Swaziland

+268 South Africa flag

South Africa

+27 Lesotho flag

Lesotho

+266 Zimbabwe flag

Zimbabwe

+263 Botswana flag

Botswana

+267 Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Comoros flag

Comoros

+269

Telecommunications in Mozambique

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 49.5 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 17,144,376 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.1 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 28,329 2024
Internet users (% of population) 20.5 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 49.5%
Fixed-line 0.1%
Internet 20.5%

Mozambique on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Maputo.

Flag of Mozambique

Flag of Mozambique

The national flag of Mozambique. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Mozambique

Area

799,380 km²

308,642 sq mi

Coastline

2,470 km

Highest point

Monte Binga 2,436 m

Lowest point

Indian Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical to subtropical
Terrain:
Mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west
Natural resources:
Coal, Titanium, Natural gas, Hydropower, Tantalum, Graphite
Land borders:
Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Land use:
agricultural 52.8% (arable 7.2%), forest 41.7% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Mozambique

GDP

$22.3 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$627 (2025)

Growth

-0.5% (2025)

Inflation

4.4% (2025)

Unemployment

6.6% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.493 (#182 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Mozambique Metical (MZN)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 26%, Industry 22%, Services 42% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (54%), Aluminum (20%), Ores (5%), Tobacco (3%), Vegetables (3%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (21%), Machinery and computers (11%), Cereals (8%), Vehicles and parts (6%), Animal and vegetable fats and oils (5%)
Main export markets:
India (21%), South Africa (13%), United Kingdom (8%), China (8%), Singapore (7%)
Main suppliers:
South Africa (28%), China (16%), United Arab Emirates (8%), India (7%), Oman (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mozambique

What is the country code for Mozambique?
The country code for Mozambique is +258.
How do I call Mozambique from the US?
To call Mozambique from the US, dial 011 + 258 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +258 instead of 011.
What time is it in Mozambique?
The current time in Mozambique is 11:09 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.