Madagascar country code, +261 explained.
Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island and a biodiversity hotspot off the southeastern coast of Africa, maintains the country code +261 and presents a unique telecommunications landscape shaped by limited infrastructure and rapidly growing mobile adoption.
Full dial format
+261 XXX XXXXXXX
Madagascar
MG
2 Digit ISO
+261
Country Calling Code
MDG
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Antananarivo
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Time Zone
Indian/Antananarivo
Weather · Antananarivo
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How To Call Madagascar: Country Code +261
Calling Madagascar from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Madagascar Country Code
Dial +261 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Madagascar.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Madagascar use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Madagascarcity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +261 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +261 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Madagascar — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Madagascar.
Country Details
- Country Code+261
- CapitalAntananarivo
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial Madagascar
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +261.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 261 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Madagascar — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +261 when reaching mobiles in Madagascar.
Cost
International calls to Madagascar can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Madagascar runs on Indian/Antananarivo. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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