0272 area code — Pemba
In Mozambique, the area code 0272 covers Pemba. Numbers are written internationally as +258 272.
How to call Pemba
- From abroad
- +258 272 XXX XXXX
- Within Mozambique
- 0272 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +258
About the 0272 area code
When you see a number beginning +258 272, it belongs to Pemba: the 258 is Mozambique's country calling code and 272 is the area code.
Area codes like 0272 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 Pemba?
Pemba uses the area code 0272, written internationally as +258 272.
How do I call Pemba from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +258 272, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Pemba?
Pemba is in the Africa/Maputo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0272 a mobile or a landline code?
0272 is a geographic (landline) area code for Pemba. Mobile numbers in Mozambique use their own separate prefixes.