Country Code +265

Malawi uses the international dialing code +265

+265

Which Country Has Code +265?

Malawi flag Malawi uses the international dialing code +265.

How to Call a +265 Number from the US

Numbers in Malawi have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after +265. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +265 or 011 265.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 011, 021–022, 031, 077, 088–089 or 098–099		 011 265 99X XX XX XX +265 99X XX XX XX
Landline
starts with 012–019		 011 265 1 XXX XXX +265 1 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Malawi phone number format.

Got a Call From +265?

A number starting with +265 is registered in Malawi. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +265 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +265 start with 11, 21–22, 31, 77, 88–89 or 98–99 (+265 99X XX XX XX).
  • •Local time: 12:21 PM in Lilongwe 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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Country Code +265 FAQ

Which country has country code 265?
+265 is the country code of Malawi. Numbers have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after +265.
Is a +265 number a mobile or a landline?
In Malawi, mobile numbers start with 11, 21–22, 31, 77, 88–89 or 98–99 after +265, for example +265 99X XX XX XX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Malawi right now?
It is 12:21 PM on Tuesday in Lilongwe (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +265 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 265 99X XX XX XX, without the leading 0 used inside Malawi. From a mobile, dial +265 99X XX XX XX.
I got a call from +265. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +265 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Malawi Quick Info

Country Malawi
Dialing Code +265
ISO-2 Code mw
ISO-3 Code MWI
Capital Lilongwe
Continent Africa
Population 22,216,120
Currency Malawi kwacha
Domain mw
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Time in Lilongwe

12:21 PM

Tuesday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT).