Madagascar Country Code: +261
The international calling code for Madagascar is +261. You need this code to dial any phone number in Madagascar from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Madagascar, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Madagascar from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Madagascar from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Madagascar's country code: 261
After the + or exit code, enter 261. This routes your call to Madagascar's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Madagascar number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Madagascar itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +261 32 12 345 67
Madagascar Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Madagascar typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +261.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Madagascar typically begin with 3 (after the country code). When calling a Madagascar mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Madagascar
Suppose you want to call a Madagascar number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Madagascar directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +261 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Madagascar Country Code
What is the country code for Madagascar?
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Madagascar from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Madagascar is MG.
How do I call Madagascar from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 261 (the Madagascar country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +261 from a mobile phone. For example: +261 32 12 345 67.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Madagascar internationally?
Yes. When calling Madagascar from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +261. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Madagascar.
What do Madagascar mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Madagascar typically start with 3 after the country code +261. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +261 3...
Can I call Madagascar from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Madagascar directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +261 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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