Malawi Country Code: +265
The country code for Malawi is +265
Country code +265 is for Malawi
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+265 7XX XXX XXXStarts with 7, 8, 9
+265 1 XXX XXXStarts with 1
Major Cities & Area Codes
1Capital city
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
1Commercial center
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
1Northern region
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
1Former capital
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
1Southern region
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
1Northern region
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
1Central region
Dial: +265 1 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Mobile numbers start with 7, 8, or 9 and have 9 digits total
- Landline numbers start with 1 and have 7 digits total
- Drop the leading 0 when calling from outside Malawi
- Most phone numbers in Malawi are now mobile numbers
Important Note
Malawi uses a unified area code system. When dialing within Malawi, add 0 before the number (e.g., 07XX XXX XXX for mobiles).
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