Area Code 252 – Tete
The phone area code for Tete is 252 (international format +258252). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tete
Geographic Overview
The area code 252 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the city of Tete, located in the western part of Mozambique. Tete is the capital of the Tete Province, an important administrative and economic hub known for its coal mining operations and the Cahora Bassa Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric schemes in Africa. The code covers the urban area of Tete city and its immediate surroundings, including suburban districts.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Tete from within Mozambique, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 252 and the subscriber's 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 252 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the country code for Mozambique is +258. Therefore, an international call to Tete requires dialing +258 252 XXX XXX. Note that the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Local vs. International Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Mozambique): Dial 0 252 XXX XXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00, 011) followed by 258 252 XXX XXX.
Geographic Allocation and Numbering
As a geographic area code, 252 is assigned exclusively to fixed-line services (PSTN) within the Tete region. The numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, ensuring global interoperability. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) for Mozambique is 12 digits, including the leading '0' but excluding the country code.
There are currently no overlay codes in Tete, meaning that 252 is the sole area code for the region. However, the rapid expansion of VoIP and mobile services has increased the demand for fixed-line numbers, and future number exhaustion could lead to the introduction of an additional area code or the reallocation of unused number blocks.
Practical Examples
- To call a Tete landline number 234 5678 from Maputo (Mozambique): dial 0 252 234 5678.
- To call the same number from South Africa: dial 00 258 252 234 5678.
- To call from the United States or Canada: dial 011 258 252 234 5678.
Always confirm the correct number length with your contact, as fixed-line numbers in Mozambique are 7 digits after the area code. For any assistance, contact your local telecom operator or refer to the national numbering plan published by the regulatory authority, INCM (Instituto Nacional das Comunicações de Moçambique).