Send SMS to Mozambique online
Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is home to busy markets, small fishing cooperatives, and family-run restaurants. Teachers notify parents about school events, clinics remind patients of vaccination dates, and tour guides confirm departure times for trips. Short texts are ideal here because they reach everyone instantly, even in rural areas where internet access is limited.
Mozambique
+258 · Central and Southern Africa
Price per message
$0.01348
- For $40
- 2,967 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7 or Unicode
- 1,000 messages
- $13.48
- Example number
- +258 82 123 4567
What a bulk SMS campaign to Mozambique costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| 500 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| 1,000 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| 5,000 | $67.40 | $134.80 |
| 10,000 | $134.80 | $269.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Mozambique
Fishing cooperatives
They text members in coastal towns like Pemba about daily catch updates and market prices.
Private clinics
Clinics in Maputo send reminders for vaccination appointments and health check-ups.
Tour operators
They text travelers in Vilankulo about departure times for island tours and safaris.
Local schools
Schools in Beira notify parents about parent-teacher meetings and exam schedules.
Phone number format in Mozambique
A mobile number in Mozambique has 9 digits after +258 and no leading 0, so 82 123 4567 becomes +258 82 123 4567 in international format. With Mozambique as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Texts in Portuguese stay at 160 characters per segment until they use á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ and ú. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
Main languages: Portuguese.
Best time to send to Mozambique
Mozambique stays on UTC+2 all year, so 10:00 in Maputo is always 08:00 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
Your business
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Questions about texting Mozambique
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Mozambique?
One message (one segment) to Mozambique costs $0.01348. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $13.48, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Mozambique does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,967 single-segment messages to Mozambique, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Mozambique be?
Texts in Portuguese stay at 160 characters per segment until they use á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ and ú. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
What number format do I use for Mozambique?
A mobile number in Mozambique has 9 digits after +258 and no leading 0, so 82 123 4567 becomes +258 82 123 4567 in international format. With Mozambique as the default country you can paste the local form.
What language should I use for texts in Mozambique?
Portuguese is the official language and widely understood, but local languages like Emakhuwa or Xichangana may resonate better in certain regions. Keep messages simple and clear, especially in Maputo.
Are there times when people are less likely to check texts?
During major holidays like Independence Day or Christmas, people may be less responsive. Avoid sending texts late at night or early in the morning in Maputo.
Ready to text Mozambique?
Create an account, paste your Mozambique numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,967 messages to Mozambique.