0251 area code — Manica
In Mozambique, the area code 0251 covers Manica. Numbers are written internationally as +258 251.
How to call Manica
- From abroad
- +258 251 XXX XXXX
- Within Mozambique
- 0251 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +258
About the 0251 area code
When you see a number beginning +258 251, it belongs to Manica: the 258 is Mozambique's country calling code and 251 is the area code.
Area codes like 0251 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Mozambique number. To actually receive an SMS on a Mozambique number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Manica?
Manica uses the area code 0251, written internationally as +258 251.
How do I call Manica from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +258 251, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Manica?
Manica is in the Africa/Maputo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0251 a mobile or a landline code?
0251 is a geographic (landline) area code for Manica. Mobile numbers in Mozambique use their own separate prefixes.