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Martinique Country Code +596

Complete guide to calling Martinique from the US and abroad

ISO-2: FR ISO-3: MTQ Europe Capital: Fort-de-France

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+596
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 596 + area + number
Country TLD
.fr

Geography

Capital
Fort-de-France
Continent
Europe
Area
547,030 km²
Population
0
Currency
Euro
Languages
French (official language) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

Time & Communication

Current Time
10:02 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2

How to Call Martinique from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
596
Martinique
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 596 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+596 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Martinique

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Martinique yet. From the US, dial 011 + 596 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Martinique uses one.

Neighboring Countries

St. Lucia flag

St. Lucia

+1758 Montserrat flag

Montserrat

+1664 Antigua and Barbuda flag

Antigua and Barbuda

+1268 Barbados flag

Barbados

+1246 St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

+1784 Grenada flag

Grenada

+1473 Trinidad and Tobago flag

Trinidad and Tobago

+1868 St. Kitts and Nevis flag

St. Kitts and Nevis

+1869

Martinique on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Fort-de-France.

Flag of Martinique

Flag of Martinique
Name
Tricolore
Adopted
1794
Proportions
2:3
Designer
Marquis de Lafayette
Blue White Red

The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.

Public Holidays in Martinique

Martinique has 11 holidays and observances (1 national, 10 public, 0 observances). The national day is Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), on July 14. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) Public
May 1 Fête du Travail (Labour Day) Public
May 8 Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe Day) Public
July 14 Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) National
August 15 Assomption (Assumption of Mary) Public
November 1 Toussaint (All Saints' Day) Public
November 11 Armistice 1918 Public
December 25 Noël (Christmas Day) Public
Varies Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) Public
Varies Ascension (Ascension Day) Public
Varies Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Frequently Asked Questions about Martinique

What is the country code for Martinique?
The country code for Martinique is +596.
How do I call Martinique from the US?
To call Martinique from the US, dial 011 + 596 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +596 instead of 011.
What time is it in Martinique?
The current time in Martinique is 10:02 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Martinique?
The capital of Martinique is Fort-de-France.
What is the national day of Martinique?
The national day of Martinique is Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), on July 14.
What does the flag of Martinique look like?
The flag of Martinique uses blue, white, red and was adopted in 1794. The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.