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Madagascar Country Code +261
+261 is the international calling code for Madagascar. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 032 12 345 67 inside Madagascar and +261 32 12 345 67 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Madagascar at a glance
- Country calling code
- +261
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +261 32 12 345 67
- Same number, inside the country
- 032 12 345 67
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (Indian/Antananarivo)
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Languages
- French and Malagasy
- Currency
- MGA
- ISO country code
- MG
How to call Madagascar
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 261.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+261 32 12 345 67
From inside Madagascar
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
032 12 345 67
To call out of Madagascar, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Madagascar
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Madagascar
All 21 area codes of Madagascar, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Madagascar the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02022 | +261 2022 | Antananarivo |
| 02044 | +261 2044 | Antsirabe |
| 02047 | +261 2047 | Ambositra |
| 02053 | +261 2053 | Toamasina |
| 02054 | +261 2054 | Ambatondrazaka |
| 02056 | +261 2056 | Moramanga |
| 02057 | +261 2057 | Maroantsetra/Sainte Marie |
| 02062 | +261 2062 | Mahajanga |
| 02067 | +261 2067 | Antsohihy |
| 02069 | +261 2069 | Maintirano |
| 02073 | +261 2073 | Farafangana |
| 02075 | +261 2075 | Fianarantsoa |
| 02076 | +261 2076 | Antananarivo |
| 02082 | +261 2082 | Antsiranana |
| 02086 | +261 2086 | Nosy Be |
| 02088 | +261 2088 | Sambava |
| 02092 | +261 2092 | Taolañaro |
| 02094 | +261 2094 | Toliary |
| 02095 | +261 2095 | Morondava |
| 020722 | +261 20722 | Manakara |
| 020729 | +261 20729 | Mananjary |
Networks with number ranges in Madagascar
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Madagascar, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Yas
- Airtel
- Orange
- Blueline
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Phone numbers in Madagascar: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Madagascar?
The country calling code for Madagascar is +261. Put it in front of the number when you call Madagascar from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Madagascar.
How do I call Madagascar from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 261, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 032 12 345 67 inside Madagascar is dialled as +261 32 12 345 67 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Madagascar?
Only when you call from inside Madagascar. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 032 12 345 67 becomes +261 32 12 345 67.
How many digits does a phone number in Madagascar have?
Most phone numbers in Madagascar have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Madagascar?
To call another country from Madagascar, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Madagascar?
Madagascar has 21 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02022 for Antananarivo, 02044 for Antsirabe, 02047 for Ambositra and 02053 for Toamasina.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Madagascar?
Number ranges in Madagascar were first allocated to networks including Yas, Airtel, Orange and Blueline. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Madagascar in?
Madagascar is on East Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Madagascar?
Yes. Enter any number with +261, or choose Madagascar as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.