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Malawi Country Code +265

Complete guide to calling Malawi from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MW ISO-3: MWI Africa Capital: Lilongwe

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+265
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 265 + area + number
Country TLD
.mw

Geography

Capital
Lilongwe
Continent
Africa
Area
118,480 km²
Population
22,216,120
Currency
Malawi kwacha
Languages
English (official language), Chichewa (common), Chinyanja, Chiyao, Chitumbuka, Chilomwe, Chinkhonde, Chingoni, Chisena, Chitonga, Chinyakyusa, Chilambya

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:55 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
69.3%
Internet Penetration
19.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.0%

How to Call Malawi from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
265
Malawi
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 265 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+265 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Malawi

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Malawi yet. From the US, dial 011 + 265 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Malawi uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Zimbabwe flag

Zimbabwe

+263 Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Tanzania flag

Tanzania

+255 Comoros flag

Comoros

+269 Burundi flag

Burundi

+257 Rwanda flag

Rwanda

+250 Kenya flag

Kenya

+254 Mozambique flag

Mozambique

+258

Telecommunications in Malawi

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 69.3 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 14,998,566 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.0 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 4,869 2024
Internet users (% of population) 19.0 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 69.3%
Fixed-line 0.0%
Internet 19.0%

Malawi on the Map

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

Flag of Malawi

Flag of Malawi

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

Geography of Malawi

Area

118,480 km²

45,745 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Sapitwa (Mount Mlanje) 3,002 m

Lowest point

junction of the Shire River and international boundary with Mozambique 37 m

Climate:
Sub-tropical; rainy season (November to May); dry season (May to November)
Terrain:
Narrow elongated plateau with rolling plains, rounded hills, some mountains
Natural resources:
Limestone, Arable land, Hydropower, Unexploited deposits of uranium, Coal, And bauxite
Land borders:
Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
Land use:
agricultural 64.2% (arable 42.4%), forest 22.4% (2023)

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

Economy of Malawi

GDP

$14.9 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$672 (2025)

Growth

1.9% (2025)

Inflation

28.4% (2025)

Unemployment

5.1% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.517 (#172 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Malawi Kwacha (MWK)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 30%, Industry 14%, 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 Malawi

What is the country code for Malawi?
The country code for Malawi is +265.
How do I call Malawi from the US?
To call Malawi from the US, dial 011 + 265 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +265 instead of 011.
What time is it in Malawi?
The current time in Malawi is 11:55 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.