Network & carriers
Mozambique's telecom market is served by Vodacom Mozambique, Movitel, and Tmcel as the major carriers.
+258 · MZ · UTC+2
Mozambique
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Mozambique's +258 code covers a Southern African market served primarily by Vodacom Mozambique, Movitel, and Tmcel. Capital: Maputo · Business hours: 2:00 AM–10:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +258 country code?
Numbering format
Mozambican mobile numbers are 9 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Mozambique, conducted largely in Portuguese, values relationship-building and respectful, unhurried communication.
Did you know
Mozambique's mobile market has grown rapidly since the 2000s, with mobile networks now reaching far more of the population than fixed-line infrastructure ever did.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Mozambique numbers.
Mozambican mobile numbers are a flat 9 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Mozambique from the US
Mozambique is on UTC+2 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Mozambique virtual number?
A +258 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Mozambique — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Mozambique
When you call from your virtual Mozambique number, contacts see a local +258 number — dramatically improving answer rates.
No office needed
Establish a local presence in Mozambique without renting space, hiring locally, or installing any hardware.
Instant credibility
A recognizable local number helps build trust with Mozambican consumers in a mobile-first business environment.
Routes to any device
Calls to your Mozambique number ring your team on mobile, desktop, or desk phone — wherever they work.
Frequently Asked
Mozambique questions answered.
Answers about Mozambique's carrier landscape, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +258 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 258, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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