Country Code +261
Madagascar uses the international dialing code +261
+261
Which Country Has Code +261?
Madagascar uses the international dialing code
+261.
How to Call Madagascar from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 261 + local number |
011-261-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +261 + local number |
+261-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 261 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-261-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 261 — the country code for Madagascar
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar uses the international dialing code +261.
This code is assigned to Madagascar by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Madagascar from the US, dial
011 + 261 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +261
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Madagascar Quick Info
| Country |
Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +261 |
| ISO-2 Code | mg |
| ISO-3 Code | MDG |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 20,653,556 |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary |
| Domain | mg |
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