How to call Madagascar using the international calling code +261 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +261
Dial +261 when calling from outside Madagascar.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+261 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+261 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Madagascar is +261. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +261 followed by the local number.
In Madagascar, the main languages spoken are French, Malagasy.
Madagascar uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Madagascar directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Madagascar phone number (+261) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +261 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Madagascar. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).