Every number type in Malawi 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 Malawi
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Country code
+265
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
01 234 567
+265 1 234 567
+2651234567
7
Mobile
0991 23 45 67
+265 991 23 45 67
+265991234567
9
How to call Malawi
From abroad: dial +265 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +265 991 23 45 67
Within Malawi: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 0991 23 45 67
Calling abroad from Malawi: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+265991234567): 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 Malawi 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 Malawi?
Numbers in Malawi use country code +265. A mobile number looks like 0991 23 45 67 domestically, or +265 991 23 45 67 in international format (E.164: +265991234567). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Malawi from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 265, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +265 991 23 45 67.
What is the country calling code for Malawi?
The country calling code for Malawi is +265. To call abroad from Malawi, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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