Calling Mozambique from Australia: 0011 258 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Mozambique from Australia, dial 0011, then 258, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 0011 258 82 123 4567.
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Dialing format
0011 258 82 123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Mozambique correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Mozambique - whether you’re calling Maputo or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Mozambique from Australia
Start by dialing 0011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Australia.
Dial the country code +258 for Mozambique.
Dial the local phone number in Mozambique (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 0011 258 [local number] - For example: 0011 258 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+258
Capital of Mozambique
Maputo
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
Currency of Mozambique
Mozambican metical (MT)
Mozambique Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Current time
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Mozambique
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Mozambique is --
Mozambique, located in Eastern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Maputo, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 34M.
The official currency is the Mozambican metical (MT). When calling Mozambique, the country code is +258. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Portuguese.
Population
34M
Population Rank
#43 of 230
Language Footprint
Portuguese
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+02:00
City/Area Code Coverage
9 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Mozambique currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +258.
Exit Code in Australia
0011 (dial 0011 (or + from mobile))
Australia Country Code
+61
Route Dialing Pattern
0011 258 82 123 4567
Capital Time Difference
3h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
12:00-21:00
Currency Pair
Australian dollar ($) -> Mozambican metical (MT)
Primary languages: Australia (English) and Mozambique (Portuguese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Australia (UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30) and Mozambique (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Australia to Mozambique, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Australia
To
Mozambique
For dialing this route, callers in Australia usually start with 0011 or the plus sign, then dial +258 before the local Mozambique number.
Australia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+05:00, while Mozambique's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 12:00-21:00.
Australia callers are represented by AU/AUS, with Canberra as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 28M people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 0011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +61. Origin time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00 +4 more.
Mozambique is represented here by MZ/MOZ, Maputo, Eastern Africa, about 34M people, Mozambican metical (MT), and primary language context of Portuguese.
Destination calling code: +258. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Australia's outbound dialing rules with Mozambique's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 3h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 12:00-21:00.
Dialing sequence: 0011 258 local number. Business-hour window: 12:00-21:00. Time relationship: 3h destination behind.
Destination market: Mozambique is in Eastern Africa, with Maputo as a main administrative center. Calls from Australia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 34M. Primary language context: Portuguese. Local billing and everyday prices use Mozambican metical (MT).
Route context: Australia is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 28M; Mozambique is listed in Eastern Africa with about 34M. The main listed languages differ: Australia (English) and Mozambique (Portuguese). Currency context also changes across the route: Australian dollar ($) in Australia and Mozambican metical (MT) in Mozambique.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Beira | 258-23 | +258-23 [local number] |
| Chimolo | 258-251 | +258-251 [local number] |
| Chokwe | 258-221 | +258-221 [local number] |
| Maputo | 258-21 | +258-21 [local number] |
| Matola | 258-24 | +258-24 [local number] |
| Nampula | 258-26 | +258-26 [local number] |
| Quelimane | 258-24 | +258-24 [local number] |
| Tete | 258-252 | +258-252 [local number] |
| Xai-Xai | 258-222 | +258-222 [local number] |
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