Dialling Code for Malawi

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International dialling code +265

How to call Malawi from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +265 (Malawi country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +265 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Malawi is +265. To call Malawi from the UK, dial 00 then 265, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 265. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +265 directly.

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Calling Malawi — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Malawi?

The dialling code for Malawi is +265.

How do I call Malawi from the UK?

To call Malawi from the UK, dial 00 265 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Malawi from the US?

To call Malawi from the US, dial 011 265 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +265 dialling code?

No — +265 is used exclusively by Malawi.

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