Does the person I call need an app?
No. The recipient answers a normal call on their mobile or landline. They do not need Talkala, an account or an internet connection to receive it.
Country guide
Call Madagascar Online From Your Browser
Call mobiles and landlines in Madagascar directly from your browser. No app to install and no monthly calling plan. The person you call answers their usual phone.
Published starting rates
Mobile
$1.76/min
10 min$17.60
1 hr$105.60
Landline
$1.92/min
10 min$19.20
1 hr$115.20
Starting rates in Talkala’s default public price list. A number’s carrier or prefix can change its rate; confirm the final rate in the phone before calling.
Up to 75x cheaper than carrier rates
How to use Talkala
Reach a hotel reception or office on its regular phone, call a family landline, or speak to someone in Madagascar who does not use the same app.
- 01
Open the phone
Enter the destination number in the Talkala phone. You can prepare it before creating an account.
- 02
Sign in or create an account
Your prepared call stays with you as you complete account setup in the same browser.
- 03
Confirm the rate and call
Review the rate, allow microphone access and place the call when you are ready. The recipient answers their usual phone and does not need Talkala.
Dialing Madagascar
Full mobile and landline formats have 9 digits after +261. Use the complete international number, including any area code already in it.
- Mobile and landline number lengths: The number-format reference lists 9 digits after +261 for both types. A shorter local subscriber number needs its area code for an international call.
- Use the recipient's complete international number beginning with +261. Confirm the international format with the recipient if you only have a local number.
When to call Madagascar
Your local time
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Standard-time reference
Local time · UTC+03:00 These are reference zones, not a live clock; seasonal changes may apply.
For a business call, 09:00-18:00 local time is a planning reference. Use the organisation’s published opening hours. For family or friends, agree a convenient time; early evening may suit them.
Languages: French, Malagasy.
Common questions
Calling with Talkala
Can I prepare a call before signing up?
Yes. Open the phone and enter the number, then create an account or sign in in the same browser. Your prepared call is kept for up to one hour. Nothing calls automatically.
What does it cost to call Madagascar?
Landlines start at $1.92/min and mobiles at $1.76/min. The phone confirms the rate for your complete number before you call.
Do I need a monthly plan or credit first?
There is no monthly calling plan. Paid calls use prepaid credit, which you add to your account by card. An eligible free trial call does not require a top-up or card. Complete account setup before calling; the phone shows whether you need credit.
Calling from your country
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Ready to call Madagascar?
Landlines start at $1.92/min and mobiles at $1.76/min.