International dialing code for
Malawi
+265
Africa·ISO MW
How to call Malawi
From Europe
00 265 local-number
From US / Canada
011 265 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+265 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+265
ISO-2
MW
Region
Africa
Flag
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FAQ — Malawi
What is the country code for Malawi?
The international dialing code for Malawi is +265. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is MW.
How do I call Malawi from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 265 followed by the local number in Malawi, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+265…" also works.
How do I call Malawi from Europe?
Dial 00 265 followed by the local number in Malawi, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+265…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+265…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).