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Malawi country code: +265

To call Malawi from abroad, dial +265 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Malawi

  1. 1. Start with +265. 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. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Malawiin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +265 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0991 23 45 67 → +265 991 23 45 67
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Malawi at a glance

Country code
+265
Main language
English
Time zone
UTC+2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$1.08/min landline · $1.08/min mobile
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Questions about calling Malawi

What is the country code for Malawi?
+265. From outside Malawi, dial +265 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Malawi from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0991 23 45 67 becomes +265 991 23 45 67.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Malawi?
Yes. Numbers in Malawi are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +265.
What time zone is Malawi in?
UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Malawi?
The main language is English.
How much does it cost to call Malawi?
$1.08 per minute to landlines and $1.08 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Malawi 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.

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