Every number type in Madagascar with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Madagascar
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Country code
+261
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
020 21 234 56
+261 20 21 234 56
+261202123456
9
Mobile
032 12 345 67
+261 32 12 345 67
+261321234567
9
VoIP
022 12 345 67
+261 22 12 345 67
+261221234567
9
How to call Madagascar
From abroad: dial +261 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +261 32 12 345 67
Within Madagascar: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 032 12 345 67
Calling abroad from Madagascar: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+261321234567): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Madagascar number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Madagascar?
Numbers in Madagascar use country code +261. A mobile number looks like 032 12 345 67 domestically, or +261 32 12 345 67 in international format (E.164: +261321234567). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Madagascar from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 261, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +261 32 12 345 67.
What is the country calling code for Madagascar?
The country calling code for Madagascar is +261. To call abroad from Madagascar, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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