Southern Africa Number · +258

A Mozambique phone number (+258) — live in minutes.

Mozambique's economy has long been shaped by the movement of its own people — large communities live and work in South Africa and Portugal, with remittances playing a real role in the national economy. Get a local +258 number and stay reachable by Maputo, without needing a desk in the country.

17,500+ businesses· 99.99% uptime SLA· 190+ countries· 4.8/5 on G2
COUNTRY CODE
+258
POPULATION
~34M
OFFICIAL LANG
Portuguese
TIME ZONE
CAT (UTC+2)
Mozambique
+258country code
MZ
Live · Routed00:41
+258 21 XXX XXX
Maputo · Southern Africa
Remit
Gas
Trade
Number ranges
Maputo 21 XXX XXXLandline 2X region codesMobile 8X XXX XXXX
Diaspora-ready Minutes to live 24/7
17,500+
Businesses served
99.99%
Uptime SLA
190+
Countries covered
4.8/5
Average G2 rating
01What it is

A numbering plan built for a country split by migration

A virtual phone number with a Mozambique +258 code lets any business or individual receive calls on a local Mozambican identity — routed to a phone, laptop or app anywhere in the world — without physical infrastructure inside the country. Mozambique's economy has long been shaped by the movement of its own people: large Mozambican communities live and work in South Africa, and a smaller but significant diaspora is established in Portugal, the former colonial power, with remittances from both playing a meaningful role in the national economy. A virtual number isn't just a way to reach customers physically inside Mozambique — it's a way for the country's international diaspora, and businesses serving them, to maintain a genuine local point of contact from Johannesburg, Lisbon, or further afield.

1

Choose a +258 number

A standard national number tied to a region, or a mobile-style range.

2

Connect it

To your phone, laptop or app in minutes — no on-island hardware.

3

Receive calls

From Maputo or anywhere in Mozambique, routed globally.

02Why get one

Why get a Mozambique virtual number

A Mozambique number isn't only for reaching customers physically inside the country — it's a way for remittance services, diaspora platforms, and gas-sector businesses to maintain a genuine local point of contact from anywhere in the world.

Reach the Mozambican diaspora directly

With substantial communities in South Africa and Portugal, a local +258 number gives remittance services and family-support platforms a genuinely local point of contact.

Local presence for a growing resource economy

Mozambique's economy has drawn increasing international interest, particularly around natural gas development in the north — a local number supports early-stage commercial or logistics contact points.

No physical office required

Skip the cost and delay of establishing local infrastructure. Your Mozambican number lives in the cloud and routes to wherever your team already works.

Trusted local answer rates

Mozambican customers are more likely to answer and engage with a familiar local +258 number than an unfamiliar international one.

Scalable across Southern Africa

Add numbers in South Africa, Zimbabwe, or other neighboring markets alongside your Mozambique line as your regional footprint grows.

Bilingual-ready infrastructure

Support Portuguese-language customer service alongside other regional languages through the same flexible routing platform.

03Use cases

The use cases that genuinely fit

From remittance platforms to gas-sector logistics, these are the categories where a Mozambique virtual number makes a real difference.

Remittance & family-support platforms

A trusted local point of contact for services moving money and support between the diaspora and families in Mozambique.

Natural gas sector logistics

Early-stage commercial or logistics contact points for companies engaging with Mozambique's growing gas development in the north.

Trade and shipping coordination

Coordination with Maputo port logistics and Southern African trade corridor partners.

Diaspora-facing retail and services

Businesses serving Mozambican communities in South Africa and Portugal with locally recognizable contact numbers.

NGO and development liaison

Stable contact lines for development, aid, and international-partner projects operating in Mozambique.

Diaspora family connection

A local number for Mozambicans abroad, keeping relatives at home reachable at local rates.

04Number types

Mozambique numbering, at a glance

Mozambique uses an 8-9 digit national number format with area-code-based landlines — Maputo, the capital, carries area code 21.

Standard national number

Most common
+258 21 XXX XXX

An 8-9 digit Mozambican number tied to a specific city or region's area code, suited to most business use cases.

Toll-free number

+258 800 XXX XXX

For businesses that want to make it free for Mozambican customers to call in.

Mobile-style number

+258 8X XXX XXXX

For businesses whose Mozambican contacts primarily reach out via mobile-first channels — the large majority of the country's telecom usage.

05Coverage

Area-code-based landlines, nationwide mobile

Mozambique's landline numbers are tied to regional area codes, led by Maputo's 21. Mobile numbers, which represent the large majority of the country's telecom usage, run on a separate nationwide numbering range rather than a regional one.

// Number ranges3 ranges
  • Maputo (capital)21
  • Other regional cities2X
  • Mobile (nationwide)8X
06Features

What's included

Everything needed to run a genuine Mozambique presence from anywhere in the world.

Two-way calling and SMS

Reach and be reached by Mozambican customers, both locally and across the diaspora.

Intelligent call routing

Route to mobile, softphone, or PBX based on your team's location.

IVR and auto-attendant

Configure menus for diaspora-facing or local customer flows.

Call recording and transcription

Documented records for remittance, gas-sector, or NGO liaison lines.

HD voice codecs

Clear voice quality across long-distance and diaspora calls.

REST APIs for custom integrations

Build your Mozambique number into existing platforms and workflows.

WebRTC softphone access

Answer a +258 number from a browser anywhere in the world.

Fraud protection

Carrier-grade authentication protects both inbound and outbound traffic.

Analytics dashboard

Track call volume and performance across your Mozambique line.

Number portability

Move an existing Mozambique number onto the platform where applicable.

07Get started

Get your Mozambique number in 4 steps

Typically live within minutes — no local office, no physical SIM to manage.

1

Choose your number

Select a Mozambican +258 number from available inventory.

2

Complete verification

Provide the documentation required for Mozambican number activation.

3

Set your routing

Decide where calls and SMS should be delivered.

4

Go live

Most customers are active within minutes of completing setup.

08Comparison

Mozambique virtual number vs the alternatives

vs opening a local Mozambique entity

A virtual number gives you a genuine Mozambican presence without the cost, paperwork, and delay of local incorporation.

vs a Mozambican SIM card

No physical SIM to manage, no roaming charges, and no need for someone physically in-country to answer the line.

vs using your existing international number

A dedicated Mozambique number builds local trust and answer rates with Mozambican contacts and diaspora customers who may otherwise hesitate to pick up an unfamiliar foreign number.

vs generic VoIP providers

190+ country coverage and a 99.99% uptime SLA — the platform that serves Mozambique also scales globally.

09Why MCM

Mozambique virtual numbers with My Country Mobile

MCM provisions genuine, carrier-grade Mozambican numbers backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA and 24/7 support, with the same platform covering 190+ countries so your Mozambique presence can scale alongside your business across Southern Africa and beyond — whether you're reaching Maputo directly or the diaspora in Johannesburg and Lisbon.

190+ countries 17,500+ businesses 99.99% SLA Diaspora-ready routing Portuguese support 24/7 human support Global routing WebRTC & APIs

Reach Mozambique — from wherever you actually are.

Get a +258 virtual number built to reach Mozambique's diaspora and growing resource economy. Correct provisioning, reliable global routing, backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA.

FAQ

Mozambique virtual phone number — frequently asked questions.

Do I need to be based in Mozambique to get a Mozambique virtual number?expand_more

No. Businesses anywhere in the world can obtain a Mozambican virtual number and route calls to wherever their team is located.

Why would a business outside Mozambique want a Mozambique number?expand_more

Mozambique has significant diaspora communities in South Africa and Portugal; a local number helps remittance services, family-support platforms, and diaspora-focused businesses reach these communities with a trusted local point of contact.

What language should customer support use for Mozambique?expand_more

Portuguese is Mozambique's official language, though the routing platform supports any language your team is equipped to handle.

How quickly can I get a Mozambique number active?expand_more

Typically within minutes of completing setup and verification.

Can I route my Mozambique number to a phone outside the country?expand_more

Yes — calls and SMS can be routed to a mobile device, softphone, PBX, or IVR system located anywhere in the world.

What number format does Mozambique use?expand_more

An 8-9 digit national number, with landlines tied to regional area codes (Maputo carries 21) and mobile numbers on a separate nationwide range.

Is a Mozambique number useful for the natural gas sector?expand_more

Yes — Mozambique's growing gas development, particularly in the country's north, has drawn increasing international business interest, and a local number supports early-stage commercial or logistics contact points.

Can my business get a Mozambique number for SMS as well as calls?expand_more

Yes, depending on the number type selected, both two-way calling and SMS are supported.