Country Code +261
Madagascar uses the international dialing code +261
Which Country Has Code +261?
Madagascar uses the international dialing code
+261.
How to Call a +261 Number from the US
Numbers in Madagascar have 9 digits after +261. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +261 or 011 261.
| Number | From a US landline | From a mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile starts with 032–039 |
011 261 32 XX XXX XX |
+261 32 XX XXX XX |
| Landline starts with 020 |
011 261 20 XX XXX XX |
+261 20 XX XXX XX |
X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Madagascar phone number format.
Got a Call From +261?
A number starting with +261 is registered in Madagascar. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.
Reading a +261 number
- •Mobile if the digits after +261 start with 32–39 (+261 32 XX XXX XX).
- •Local time: 11:59 AM in Antananarivo right now.
- •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
- •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
- •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.
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Madagascar Quick Info
| Country |
Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +261 |
| ISO-2 Code | mg |
| ISO-3 Code | MDG |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 32,740,678 |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary |
| Domain | mg |
Related Resources
Time in Antananarivo
11:59 AM
Sunday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).