Time Difference
Mozambique is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT) and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks do not change seasonally.
Money
Mozambique’s currency is the metical (MZM). Banks are open on weekdays, from 8am to 11am and from 2pm to 4pm.
Electricity
Standard current is 220 Volts/50 Hz. And plug types C, F and M are used. We advise you to bring an adapter for all your electrical appliances (you should be able to use a European style adapter).
Shops and Amenities
As a general rule, merchants open from 8.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Post
Post from Mozambique to Europe takes between eight and fifteen days to arrive.
Phone
To make a call from the UK to Mozambique, dial: 00 – 258 – and a landline number or 00 - 258 – plus a mobile number. To call United Kingdom from Mozambique, dial: 00 - 44 - area code and a landline number, or 00 - 44 – and a mobile number.
Internet and Mobile Coverage
The mobile coverage in Mozambique is good, however we recommend contacting your operator to find out about any charges. Wi-Fi should be available in most hotels. You will find cyber-cafés with low-speed internet in all major cities in Mozambique.
