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Mali Country Code +223

Complete guide to calling Mali from the US and abroad

ISO-2: ML ISO-3: MLI Africa Capital: Bamako

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+223
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 223 + area + number
Country TLD
.ml

Geography

Capital
Bamako
Continent
Africa
Area
1,240,000 km²
Population
25,198,821
Currency
CFA franc
Languages
French (official language), Bambara 46.3%, Peul/foulfoulbe 9.4%, Dogon 7.2%, Maraka/soninke 6.4%, Malinke 5.6%, Sonrhai/djerma 5.6%, Minianka 4.3%, Tamacheq 3.5%, Senoufo 2.6%, unspecified 0.6%, other 8.5%

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:04 PM
Time Zone
UTC+0
Mobile Penetration
112.1%
Internet Penetration
36.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
1.3%

How to Call Mali from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
223
Mali
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 223 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+223 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Mali

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Mali yet. From the US, dial 011 + 223 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Mali uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Burkina Faso flag

Burkina Faso

+226 Liberia flag

Liberia

+231 Guinea flag

Guinea

+224 Gambia flag

Gambia

+220 Sierra Leone flag

Sierra Leone

+232 Mauritania flag

Mauritania

+222 Ivory Coast flag

Ivory Coast

+225 Guinea-Bissau flag

Guinea-Bissau

+245

Telecommunications in Mali

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 112.1 2022
Mobile subscriptions (total) 25,869,010 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 1.3 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 306,900 2022
Internet users (% of population) 36.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 112.1%
Fixed-line 1.3%
Internet 36.8%

Mali on the Map

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

Flag of Mali

Flag of Mali

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

Geography of Mali

Area

1,240,190 km²

478,840 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Hombori Tondo 1,155 m

Lowest point

Senegal River 23 m

Climate:
Subtropical to arid; hot and dry (February to June); rainy, humid, and mild (June to November); cool and dry (November to February)
Terrain:
Mostly flat to rolling northern plains covered by sand; savanna in south, rugged hills in northeast
Natural resources:
Gold, Phosphates, Kaolin, Salt, Limestone, Uranium, Gypsum, Granite, Hydropower
Land borders:
Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger
Land use:
agricultural 35.5% (arable 6.8%), forest 8.8% (2023)

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

Economy of Mali

GDP

$30.1 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$1,193 (2025)

Growth

5.6% (2025)

Inflation

3.3% (2025)

Unemployment

2.8% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.419 (#188 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 33%, Industry 23%, Services 37% (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 Mali

What is the country code for Mali?
The country code for Mali is +223.
How do I call Mali from the US?
To call Mali from the US, dial 011 + 223 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +223 instead of 011.
What time is it in Mali?
The current time in Mali is 11:04 PM (UTC+0).
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.