Madagascar country code: +261
To call Madagascar from abroad, dial +261 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial Madagascar
- 1. Start with +261. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Madagascarin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +261 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 032 12 345 67 → +261 32 12 345 67
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Madagascar at a glance
- Country code
- +261
- Main language
- Malagasy
- Time zone
- UTC+3 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $1.62/min landline · $1.35/min mobile
Questions about calling Madagascar
- What is the country code for Madagascar?
- +261. From outside Madagascar, dial +261 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Madagascar from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 032 12 345 67 becomes +261 32 12 345 67.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Madagascar?
- Yes. Numbers in Madagascar are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +261.
- What time zone is Madagascar in?
- UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Madagascar?
- The main language is Malagasy.
- How much does it cost to call Madagascar?
- $1.62 per minute to landlines and $1.35 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Madagascar need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.