Country calling code
+265 Malawi country code
Malawi’s international calling code is +265. To call a Malawi number from another country, dial your exit code, then 265, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +265
- ISO 3166 code
- MW · 454
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 7–9 digits
- Time zones
- Blantyre
- Local time
- —
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 Malawi
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +265 991 23 45 67 |
| United States & Canada | 011 265 991 23 45 67 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 265 991 23 45 67 |
| Australia | 0011 265 991 23 45 67 |
| Inside Malawi | 0991 23 45 67 |
Inside Malawi, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 0991 23 45 67). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Malawi phone number format
A sample mobile number in Malawi is written +265 991 23 45 67 internationally, 0991 23 45 67 locally, and +265991234567 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7–9 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Malawi
To call another country from a Malawi 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 +265?
If you don’t know anyone in Malawi, 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 +265 code?
+265 is the international calling code of Malawi (MW). No other country uses it.
How do I call Malawi from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 265, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +265 991 23 45 67.
How many digits are in a Malawi phone number?
National numbers in Malawi are 7–9 digits long after the +265 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +265 991 23 45 67.
Can I find the location of a +265 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.