How to call Madagascar
- From mobile
- +261 xx xx xxx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 261 xx xx xxx xx
From $1.38/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Madagascar from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Madagascar from abroad
How to make a call to Madagascar from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A landline's first four digits name its city, and 5 local digits follow.
- 00Exit code
- 261Country code of Madagascar
- 20 22Antananarivo
- xxx xxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Madagascar
Codes for four more cities
How to call to Madagascar's cities: add 5 local digits after the city code.
- Toamasina+261 20 53
- Antsirabe+261 20 44
- Mahajanga+261 20 62
- Fianarantsoa+261 20 75
Call Madagascar number by first digit
Check the first digit after +261 before you call a saved contact.
- Landline+261 2
- Mobile+261 3
How to call Madagascar number online
How do you call Madagascar? Type the number in the dialer above.
- Type +261
- Add the 9-digit number
- Start the call
How Madagascar phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Madagascar number has 9 digits after +261
- Landlines
- Starts with 2
- Mobiles
- Starts with 3
Want to call Madagascar?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Madagascar
The time now in Madagascar, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Madagascar stays fixed all year, because its clocks never change.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Madagascar
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec11Republic DayFriday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar8Women's DayMonday
- Mar28Easter SundaySunday
Why a call to Madagascar fails
The 0 is still in the number
A number inside Madagascar starts with 0, such as 020 22 234 56. From abroad, leave it out: +261 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Madagascar, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Madagascar from another country with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 261 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 261?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Madagascar mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +261, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Madagascar not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Madagascar now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Madagascar. Most of Madagascar keeps the time of Antananarivo. Madagascar has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Madagascar?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Madagascar. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Madagascar mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +261 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 261 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
What's the best way to call Madagascar by WhatsApp call, online call, or internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Madagascar needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser