Area Code 29 – Inhambane
The phone area code for Inhambane is 29 (international format +25829). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Inhambane
Geographic Overview
The +258 29 area code is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Inhambane Province in Mozambique. Inhambane is a coastal province located in the southeastern part of the country, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east. The province is known for its historic city of Inhambane, the capital, as well as the popular tourist destinations of Tofo Beach and the Bazaruto Archipelago. The area code covers the entire province, including the cities of Inhambane, Maxixe, and other administrative districts.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Inhambane from within Mozambique, you must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '29' and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 029 XXX XXX. From outside Mozambique, callers must use the international dialing format: the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile phones), followed by the country code 258, the area code 29, and the subscriber number, omitting the leading '0'. For instance, a call from abroad would be placed as +258 29 XXX XXX.
Number Structure and Overlays
Mozambique's national numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. Geographic area codes like 29 are assigned to fixed-line services, typically provided by the incumbent operator Telecomunicações de Moçambique (TDM) and other licensed fixed operators. Subscriber numbers within the 29 area code are typically 7 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits (including the area code). As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes in Inhambane; the 29 code is exclusively used for the province. However, due to the growth of fixed-line services, some numbers may have been reassigned or ported, but the geographic significance remains.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Inhambane, it is common to dial only the subscriber number when calling within the same exchange, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. For callers from other provinces in Mozambique, dial 029 XXX XXX. For international callers, always use +258 29 XXX XXX. Ensure you check the current dialing procedures with your service provider, as some VoIP or mobile networks may require different prefixes.