What number do I dial to call Mozambique from South Africa?
Dial 00, then 258, then digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format. For example: 00 258 3 456 7892.
International dialing guide
Call Mozambique from South Africa
Calling Mozambique from South Africa follows a standard international format: dial the South Africa exit code, then Mozambique's country code, then the local destination number.
Dial +258 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 00 + 258 + digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format
Example: 00 258 3 456 7892
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in South Africa, use 00.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- Mozambique: +258
- Origin exit code
- South Africa: 00
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.810/min. Mobile about $0.910/min.
Time zone difference
Mozambique and South Africa can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.
Best calling window is usually business hours in Mozambique, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call Mozambique from South Africa
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 00, the international exit code for South Africa.
- Dial 258, the country code for Mozambique.
- Enter digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 258 3 456 7892.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +258 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in South Africa, the manual version is 00 before 258.
If the Mozambique number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in Mozambique
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +258 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique landline | 258 | 00 258 3 456 7892 |
| Mozambique mobile | 258 | 00 258 77 777 7777 |
| International format | 258 | 00 258 3 456 7892 |
FAQ
What time is it in Mozambique when it's 9am in South Africa?
When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, the time in Mozambique depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.
How much does it cost to call Mozambique from South Africa?
On Qubicall, guide rates for Mozambique are about $0.810/min to landlines and $0.910/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.