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Mozambique Phone Number Format
Country code +258 — Complete guide to Mozambique phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Mozambique Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Mozambique have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +258.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(82 XXX XXXX)
and after the country code (+258 82 XXX XXXX).
| Country code | +258 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +258 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 82–89 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Mozambique) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 258 82 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +258, starting with 82–89.
82 XXX XXXX at home+258 82 XXX XXXX international8 digits after +258. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Maputo:
21 XXX XXX at home+258 21 XXX XXX internationalMozambique Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 82–89 | 82 XXX XXXX |
+258 82 XXX XXXX |
011 258 82 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 21 or 23–29 | 21 XXX XXX |
+258 21 XXX XXX |
011 258 21 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 800 XXX XXX |
+258 800 XXX XXX |
011 258 800 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Mozambique? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Mozambique Area Codes
Major area codes in Mozambique:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
23 |
Beira |
251 |
Chimolo |
221 |
Chokwe |
21 |
Maputo |
24 |
Matola |
26 |
Nampula |
24 |
Quelimane |
252 |
Tete |
222 |
Xai-Xai |
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Mozambique numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +258 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+258instead of011 258. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Mozambique have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +258. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+258prefix so they work from any country.
Mozambique Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Mozambique have?
Phone numbers in Mozambique have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +258.
What do mobile numbers in Mozambique start with?
Mobile numbers in Mozambique start with 82–89, for example 82 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Mozambique in international format?
Start with +258, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 82 XXX XXXX at home becomes +258 82 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 258 82 XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Mozambique?
Toll-free numbers in Mozambique start with 80, for example 800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Mozambique?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.