How to call Malawi from the US
- From mobile
- +265 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 265 x xxx xxx
From $0.77/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malawi from the US
How to make a call to Malawi from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 011 265, a Malawi number is a 7-digit number or a 9-digit number.
- 7 digits011 265 xxxxxxx
- 9 digits011 265 xxxxxxxxx
- 011The US exit code
- 265Country code of Malawi
- x xxx xxxThe number
- From a mobile: +265 x xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +265 1 234 567
- Mobile
- +265 1 234 567
- Landline
- 011 265 1 234 567
Before you call Malawi
Drop the 0 of Malawi numbers
A call to Malawi from the USA drops the leading 0 of a Malawi number after 265.
- Fails
- 011 265 0xxxxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 265 xxxxxxxxx
Calling Malawi cell phones with plus
How to dial Malawi from the USA on a mobile: the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 265
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Malawi from the USA without an app
WhatsApp rings only phones that have it. Type the number in the dialer above to reach any phone.
Calling Malawi from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malawi for $0.87/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Malawi, because no US plan we checked includes it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.87 landline$0.77 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.40 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.49 landline · $0.51 mobile + tax with plan |
Want to call Malawi?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Malawi
The time now in Malawi, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes by 1 hour in March and November, because US clocks change and Malawi clocks do not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malawi 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 Malawi also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Malawi from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +265, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Malawi included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Malawi in a plan
How much does it cost to call Malawi from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 011 to call Malawi?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 265. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +265 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 265 and the number
Can I call Malawi on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 265 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Malawi
Why isn't my call going through to Malawi?
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 Malawi 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 Malawi 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 Malawi without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Malawi landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 265, then the number
How do I call Malawi from the USA?
Dial 011 265, then the number. From a mobile, +265 works too
What is the best way to call Malawi from the USA?
Dial 011 265, then the number. From a mobile, +265 works too
How to make an international call to Malawi?
Dial 011 265, then the area code and the local number
When is the best time to call Malawi?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malawi. March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York