Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Madagascar Country Code
+261
The country code for Madagascar is +261. To call Madagascar from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 261, then the local number without its leading zero.
+261
International calling code
.mg
Internet domain
MG / MDG
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Antananarivo)
How to call Madagascar from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 261 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 261 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 261 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 261 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Madagascar?
The international calling code for Madagascar is +261.
How do I call Madagascar from the United States?
Dial 011 261 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +261 and the number.
How do I call Madagascar from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 261 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +261 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Madagascar?
The country-code top-level domain is .mg.
What time is it in Madagascar?
Madagascar (Antananarivo) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.