Country Code +258

Mozambique uses the international dialing code +258

+258

Which Country Has Code +258?

Mozambique flag Mozambique uses the international dialing code +258.

How to Call a +258 Number from the US

Numbers in Mozambique have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +258. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 82–89
011 258 82 XXX XXXX +258 82 XXX XXXX
Landline
starts with 21 or 23–29
011 258 21 XXX XXX +258 21 XXX XXX
Toll-free
starts with 80
011 258 800 XXX XXX +258 800 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Mozambique phone number format.

Got a Call From +258?

A number starting with +258 is registered in Mozambique. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +258 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +258 start with 82–89 (+258 82 XXX XXXX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +258 21 XXX XXX for Maputo.
  • •Local time: 11:43 AM in Maputo right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +258 FAQ

Which country has country code 258?
+258 is the country code of Mozambique. Numbers have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +258.
Is a +258 number a mobile or a landline?
In Mozambique, mobile numbers start with 82–89 after +258, for example +258 82 XXX XXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +258 21 XXX XXX for Maputo.
What time is it in Mozambique right now?
It is 11:43 AM on Tuesday in Maputo (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +258 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 258 82 XXX XXXX. From a mobile, dial +258 82 XXX XXXX.
I got a call from +258. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +258 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Mozambique Quick Info

Country Mozambique
Dialing Code +258
ISO-2 Code mz
ISO-3 Code MOZ
Capital Maputo
Continent Africa
Population 35,631,653
Currency New Mozambican metical
Domain mz

Time in Maputo

11:43 AM

Tuesday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT).