Dialling Code for Malawi
How to call Malawi from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Malawi calling details
| Country code | +265 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .mw |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Lilongwe |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Mozambique | +258 |
|---|---|
| Tanzania | +255 |
| Zambia | +260 |
Malawi in context
- Malawi covers 118,484 km², making it the 98th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 175 people per km² ranks 56th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.
- Malawi is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 20,734,262 people, Malawi holds about 4.7% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Malawi is a member state of the United Nations.
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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