Madagascar Country Code: +261
The country code for Madagascar is +261
Country code +261 is for Madagascar
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+261 3X XXX XXXXStarts with 3
+261 2X XX XXX XXStarts with 2
Major Cities & Area Codes
20Capital city
Dial: +261 20 XXX XXXX
53Main port city
Dial: +261 53 XXX XXXX
44Dial: +261 44 XXX XXXX
62Dial: +261 62 XXX XXXX
75Dial: +261 75 XXX XXXX
94Dial: +261 94 XXX XXXX
82Also called Diego Suarez
Dial: +261 82 XXX XXXX
95Dial: +261 95 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- All phone numbers in Madagascar have 10 digits including the area code.
- Mobile numbers always start with 3 after the country code.
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from outside Madagascar.
- Landline numbers start with 2 after the country code.
Important Note
Madagascar uses a 10-digit system. When calling from within the country, dial 0 first. From abroad, replace the 0 with +261.
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