261 Country Code: Madagascar (+261)
+261 is the country code for Madagascar. If you searched "261 country code", "country code 261", "00261 country code", or "+261 country code" — they all refer to Madagascar. The code is also called the 261 dialing code, 261 phone code, or 261 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Madagascar (+261).
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Madagascar Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +261.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Madagascar Country Code
Which country is country code 261?
Country code 261 belongs to Madagascar. The full international dialing code is +261, also written as 00261 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +261 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for Madagascar?
+261 is the international dialing code for Madagascar, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MG.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Madagascar from abroad?
Yes. Madagascar uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +261. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Madagascar.
Can I call Madagascar from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Madagascar via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +261 followed by the local number.