International dialing code for
Madagascar
+261
Africa·ISO MG
How to call Madagascar
From Europe
00 261 local-number
From US / Canada
011 261 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+261 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+261
ISO-2
MG
Region
Africa
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Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Madagascar
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).