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Malawi Country Code +265
+265 is the international calling code for Malawi. Most phone numbers there have 7 or 9 digits, written 0991 23 45 67 inside Malawi and +265 991 23 45 67 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Malawi at a glance
- Country calling code
- +265
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 7 or 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +265 991 23 45 67
- Same number, inside the country
- 0991 23 45 67
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Blantyre)
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Languages
- English and Chichewa
- Currency
- MWK
- ISO country code
- MW
How to call Malawi
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 265.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+265 991 23 45 67
From inside Malawi
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0991 23 45 67
To call out of Malawi, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Malawi
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 7. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Malawi
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Malawi, 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.
- TNM
- Airtel
- Globally Advanced Integrated Networks Ltd
- Malawi Telecom-munications Ltd (MTL)
Look up a phone number from Malawi
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Phone numbers in Malawi: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Malawi?
The country calling code for Malawi is +265. Put it in front of the number when you call Malawi from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Malawi.
How do I call Malawi from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 265, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0991 23 45 67 inside Malawi is dialled as +265 991 23 45 67 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Malawi?
Only when you call from inside Malawi. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0991 23 45 67 becomes +265 991 23 45 67.
How many digits does a phone number in Malawi have?
Most phone numbers in Malawi have 7 or 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 7.
What is the international dialing prefix in Malawi?
To call another country from Malawi, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Malawi?
Number ranges in Malawi were first allocated to networks including TNM, Airtel, Globally Advanced Integrated Networks Ltd and Malawi Telecom-munications Ltd (MTL). 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 Malawi in?
Malawi is on Central 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 Malawi?
Yes. Enter any number with +265, or choose Malawi 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.