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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
587,040 km²
Population
32,740,678
Currency
Malagasy ariary
Languages
French (official language), Malagasy (official language), English

Time & Communication

Current Time
7:03 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
75.5%
Internet Penetration
18.7%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.0%

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 Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 75.5 2023
Mobile subscriptions (total) 23,539,295 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.0 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 3,413 2023
Internet users (% of population) 18.7 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 75.5%
Fixed-line 0.0%
Internet 18.7%

Madagascar on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Antananarivo.

Flag of Madagascar

Flag of Madagascar

The national flag of Madagascar. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Madagascar

Area

587,295 km²

226,756 sq mi

Coastline

4,828 km

Highest point

Maromokotro 2,876 m

Lowest point

Indian Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south
Terrain:
Narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center
Natural resources:
Graphite, Chromite, Coal, Bauxite, Rare earth elements, Salt, Quartz, Tar sands, Semiprecious stones, Mica, Fish, Hydropower
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 70.3% (arable 5.2%), forest 17.5% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Madagascar

GDP

$19.6 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$599 (2025)

Growth

3.0% (2025)

Inflation

8.1% (2025)

Unemployment

3.0% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.487 (#183 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 22%, Industry 24%, Services 49% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 7:03 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.