258 Country Code: Mozambique (+258)
Country code 258 (+258) belongs to Mozambique. Mozambique uses the international dialing code +258, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MZ.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +258 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00258 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 258 (from the US and Canada), 0011 258 (from Australia), or the bare 258. All refer to the same Mozambique country code. Note: 258 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +258 is the international dialing code for Mozambique, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Mozambique (+258).
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Did You Get a Call from +258? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +258 followed by more digits is originating from Mozambique. The caller is dialing you from a Mozambique-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Mozambique carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +258:
- -Family or friends in Mozambique calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Mozambique-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Mozambique call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +258 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +258 number from the US, use Kinvo's Mozambique dialing guide — calls cost from $1.00/min with no app to download.
Mozambique Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +258.
Calling Mozambique Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Mozambique come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Mozambique numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0821234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Mozambique. Dial +258 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Mozambique numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Mozambique uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +258 is the legitimate Mozambique country code, and most unsolicited calls from +258 numbers are legitimate calls from Mozambique-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +258 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +258 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Mozambique from Your Browser
To place a call to Mozambique, dial +258 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mozambique Country Code
Which country is country code 258?
Country code 258 belongs to Mozambique. The full international dialing code is +258, also written as 00258 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 258 from the US and Canada, or +258 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Mozambique?
+258 is the international dialing code for Mozambique, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MZ. Equivalent forms — 00258, 011 258, +258, and 258 — all refer to the same Mozambique country code.
Is 258 a US area code?
No. 258 is the international country code for Mozambique, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Mozambique from the US, dial +258 or 011 258 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Mozambique from abroad?
Yes. Mozambique uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +258. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Mozambique.
Can I call Mozambique from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Mozambique via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +258 followed by the local number.