Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Malawi Country Code
+265
The country code for Malawi is +265. To call Malawi from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 265, then the local number without its leading zero.
+265
International calling code
.mw
Internet domain
MW / MWI
ISO country codes
UTC+2
Time zone (Lilongwe)
How to call Malawi from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 265 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 265 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 265 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 265 123 456 789
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.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Mozambique — +258
Zambia — +260
Tanzania — +255Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Malawi?
The international calling code for Malawi is +265.
How do I call Malawi from the United States?
Dial 011 265 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +265 and the number.
How do I call Malawi from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 265 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +265 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Malawi?
The country-code top-level domain is .mw.
What time is it in Malawi?
Malawi (Lilongwe) is on UTC+2 — check the local time before you call.