Dialling Code for Madagascar

The flag of Madagascar features a white vertical band on the hoist side that takes up about one-third the width of the field, and two equal horizontal bands of red and green adjoining the vertical band.
International dialling code +261

How to call Madagascar from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +261 (Madagascar country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +261 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Madagascar is +261. To call Madagascar from the UK, dial 00 then 261, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 261. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +261 directly.

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Calling Madagascar — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Madagascar?

The dialling code for Madagascar is +261.

How do I call Madagascar from the UK?

To call Madagascar from the UK, dial 00 261 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Madagascar from the US?

To call Madagascar from the US, dial 011 261 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +261 dialling code?

No — +261 is used exclusively by Madagascar.

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