
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Beira, a city in Sofala, Mozambique in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Beira — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Beira | |
| State | Sofala | |
| Country | Mozambique | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 687,764 | |
| Area | 633.00 km² (244.40 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Sofala | #1 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mozambican Metical | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MZN | |
| Symbol | MT | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +258 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 6 | |
| In Feet | 20 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -19.84 | |
| Longitude | 34.84 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 19.844° S 34.839° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 50' 37" S 34° 50' 20" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 50.62' S 34° 50.33' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Chimanimani, Zimbabwe (206 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:02 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2100 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Maputo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1891-01-01 |
Beira is a city situated in Sofala, Mozambique, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Beira as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Sofala
The latitude and longitude of Beira pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Beira on the map
Beira runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Beira run on Mozambican Metical (MZN), shown with the symbol MT. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Beira exchange rates
To ring a number in Beira from outside Mozambique, dial +258 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Beira and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Beira ranks #1 of 8 cities in Sofala. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sofala market. › Cities near Beira
Beira has a recorded population of approximately 687,764 people. That places it #1 of 8 cities with population data in Sofala. Browse more cities in Sofala for comparison.
Beira spans approximately 633.00 square kilometers (244.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Beira is part of Sofala in Mozambique. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Beira keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:02 AM and sets around 05:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Beira price in Mozambican metical (MZN), written with the symbol MT. Check live rates on our Beira currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Beira lands you closest to Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, about 206 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Beira sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.