Country calling code
+261 Madagascar country code
Madagascar’s international calling code is +261. To call a Madagascar number from another country, dial your exit code, then 261, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +261
- ISO 3166 code
- MG · 450
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Time zones
- Antananarivo
- Local time
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Number formats and examples are generated from libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata. They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the free format lookup.
How to call Madagascar
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +261 32 12 345 67 |
| United States & Canada | 011 261 32 12 345 67 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 261 32 12 345 67 |
| Australia | 0011 261 32 12 345 67 |
| Inside Madagascar | 032 12 345 67 |
Inside Madagascar, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 032 12 345 67). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Madagascar phone number format
A sample mobile number in Madagascar is written +261 32 12 345 67 internationally, 032 12 345 67 locally, and +261321234567 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Madagascar
To call another country from a Madagascar landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +261?
If you don’t know anyone in Madagascar, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +261 code?
+261 is the international calling code of Madagascar (MG). No other country uses it.
How do I call Madagascar from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 261, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +261 32 12 345 67.
How many digits are in a Madagascar phone number?
National numbers in Madagascar are 9 digits long after the +261 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +261 32 12 345 67.
Can I find the location of a +261 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.