ISO
MZ / MOZ
Mozambique
+258
Capital
Maputo
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
MZN
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
31,255,435 · Portuguese
🕐 Current time in Mozambique
UTC+2
Maputo
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UTC+2
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Common formats for +258
The country code for Mozambique can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+258- international E.164 format (with plus sign)258- digits only (often typed in search)00258- with European exit code (00)011 258- with US exit code (011)00 258 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+258 8X XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 258 + area + number
Landline:
00 258 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +258 8X XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 258 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 258, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 258 XX XXX XXXX |
+258 8X XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 258 XX XXX XXXX |
+258 8X XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 258 XX XXX XXXX |
+258 8X XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 258 XX XXX XXXX |
+258 8X XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 258 XX XXX XXXX |
+258 8X XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
21 |
Maputo |
23 |
Beira |
24 |
Quelimane |
251 |
Manica |
252 |
Tete |
26 |
Nampula |
271 |
Lichinga |
272 |
Pemba |
281 |
Chokwe |
282 |
Xai-Xai |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some mobile money fraud.
Common scam types from +258
- Mobile Money Fraud
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +258
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +258?
The country code +258 belongs to Mozambique.
Is +258 a scam?
+258 is the legitimate country code for Mozambique. The scam risk level is medium. Some mobile money fraud.
How to call Mozambique from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 258 + local number. From a US cell: dial +258 + local number.
