How to call Madagascar from the US
- From mobile
- +261 xx xx xxx xx
- From landline
- 011 261 xx xx xxx xx
From $1.38/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Madagascar from the US
How to make a call to Madagascar from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. For a call to Madagascar from the USA, drop the 0 that starts a local number: after 261, every number has 9 digits.
- 011The US exit code
- 261Country code of Madagascar
- 2022Antananarivo
- xxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +261 xx xx xxx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +261 20 22 234 56
- Mobile
- +261 20 22 234 56
- Landline
- 011 261 20 22 234 56
Main area codes in Madagascar
The area code comes right after 261, then the local number
- Antananarivo011 2612022011 2612076then 5 digits
- Toamasina011 2612053then 5 digits
- Antsirabe011 2612044then 5 digits
- Mahajanga011 2612062then 5 digits
- Fianarantsoa011 2612075then 5 digits
- Toliara011 2612094then 5 digits
- Antsiranana011 2612082then 5 digits
- Sambava011 2612088then 5 digits
Before you call Madagascar
Dial a city with its code
Each city code is followed by 5 digits.
- Tôlanaro011 261 2092
- Moramanga011 261 2056
- Morondava011 261 2095
Leave out the 0 after 261
How to dial Madagascar from the USA: remove the 0, because a saved number that keeps it fails.
- Fails
- 011 261 02022 xxxxx
- Works
- 011 261 2022 xxxxx
Calling Madagascar cell phones
Calling Madagascar from the USA to a cell phone takes the same digits as a landline.
- Dial 011 261
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Madagascar from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Madagascar for $1.38/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Madagascar in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $1.38 |
 | $5.00 + tax$2.00 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$2.98 landline · $3.09 mobile + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$2.29 landline · $2.38 mobile + tax with plan |
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 is 7 or 8 hours because US clocks change in spring and autumn, and Madagascar clocks do not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Madagascar fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Madagascar also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Madagascar from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +261, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Madagascar included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Madagascar in a plan
How much does it cost to call Madagascar from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Antananarivo from the USA?
For Antananarivo, dial 011 261 2022, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Madagascar?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 261. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +261 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 261 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Madagascar on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 261 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Madagascar
Why isn't my call going through to Madagascar?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Madagascar from the USA for free?
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 to call Madagascar from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Madagascar without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Madagascar landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 261, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Madagascar?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Madagascar. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Madagascar from the USA on an international call?
Dial 011 261, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +261 works too