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Madagascar Country Code +261

Complete guide to calling Madagascar from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MG ISO-3: MDG Africa Capital: Antananarivo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+261
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 261 + area + number
Country TLD
.mg

Geography

Capital
Antananarivo
Continent
Africa
Area
587 km²
Population
20,653,556
Currency
Malagasy ariary
Languages
French (official language), Malagasy (official language), English

Time & Communication

Current Time
10:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
32.1%
Internet Penetration
4.7%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.6%

How to Call Madagascar from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Madagascar from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
261
Madagascar
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 261 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+261 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Madagascar

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Ambatolampy 42 011 261 42 + local number
Ambositra 47 011 261 47 + local number
Ambotondrazaka 54 011 261 54 + local number
Antananarivo 22 011 261 22 + local number
Antsirabe 44 011 261 44 + local number
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) 82 011 261 82 + local number
Antsohihy 67 011 261 67 + local number
Farafangana 73 011 261 73 + local number
Fianarantsoa 75 011 261 75 + local number
Mahajanga 62 011 261 62 + local number
Maintirano 69 011 261 69 + local number
Manakara 72 011 261 72 + local number
Mananjary 72 011 261 72 + local number
Mideast Region 13 011 261 13 + local number
Moramanga 56 011 261 56 + local number
Morondava 95 011 261 95 + local number
Nosy Be Is. 86 011 261 86 + local number
Sainte Marie 57 011 261 57 + local number
Sambava 88 011 261 88 + local number
Toamasina 53 011 261 53 + local number
Tolagnaro 92 011 261 92 + local number
Toliaray 94 011 261 94 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Mayotte flag

Mayotte

+262 Comoros flag

Comoros

+269 Seychelles flag

Seychelles

+248 Tanzania flag

Tanzania

+255 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Somalia flag

Somalia

+252 Mozambique flag

Mozambique

+258 Swaziland flag

Swaziland

+268

Telecommunications in Madagascar

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 32.1%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 7
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.6%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 148
Internet Users (per 100 people) 4.7%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 32.1%
Fixed-line 0.6%
Internet 4.7%

Madagascar on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madagascar

What is the country code for Madagascar?
The country code for Madagascar is +261.
How do I call Madagascar from the US?
To call Madagascar from the US, dial 011 + 261 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +261 instead of 011.
What time is it in Madagascar?
The current time in Madagascar is 10:42 AM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.