Calling Mozambique from South Africa: 00 258 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Mozambique from South Africa, dial 00, then 258, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 258 82 123 4567.
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Dialing format
00 258 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 South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +258 for Mozambique.
Dial the local phone number in Mozambique (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 258 [local number] - For example: 00 258 612 345 678
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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
Your 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 South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 258 82 123 4567
Capital Time Difference
0h (same time)
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
09:00-18:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Mozambican metical (MT)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Mozambique (Portuguese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Mozambique (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Mozambique, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Mozambique
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +258 before the local Mozambique number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Mozambique's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
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 South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Mozambique's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 258 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.
Destination market: Mozambique is in Eastern Africa, with Maputo as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Mozambique is listed in Eastern Africa with about 34M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Mozambique (Portuguese). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa 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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