Dialling Code for Madagascar
How to call Madagascar from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Madagascar calling details
| Country code | +261 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .mg |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
Madagascar in context
- Madagascar covers 587,041 km², making it the 45th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 54 people per km² ranks 130th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Madagascar has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 31,727,042 people, Madagascar holds about 7.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 2.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Madagascar is a member state of the United Nations.
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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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