Madagascar
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261 (ISO MG). Dial 00261 from Europe, 011261 from the US/Canada, or +261 from any mobile.
How to call Madagascar
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
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FAQ — Madagascar
Which country has the code +261?
+261 is the dialing code for Madagascar (ISO MG). It is written 00261… when dialed from Europe, 011261… from the US/Canada, or "+261…" from a mobile.
What is the country code for Madagascar?
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is MG.
How do I call Madagascar from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 261 followed by the local number in Madagascar, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+261…" also works.
How do I call Madagascar from Europe?
Dial 00 261 followed by the local number in Madagascar, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+261…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+261…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).