Dialing format
+261 + area code + local number
Madagascar Country Code +261
Dial +261 before the local number when calling Madagascar. Confirm the international shape, compare landline and mobile rates, then place the call from your browser when you are ready.
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Published rates · calls from United States
Landline $1.92/minMobile $1.76/min
Full guide & live catalog checksWhen to call
Local clocks usually follow Local time · UTC+03:00. If you do not know the recipient's hours, 09:00-18:00 Madagascar time is a reasonable courtesy window.
Dial prefix
+261
Full international shape
+261 + area code + local number
Region
Africa
Best business window
09:00-18:00 Madagascar time
Languages
French, Malagasy
How to use the Madagascar country code to call online
- Sign in to Talkala in your browser and allow microphone access when your browser prompts you.
- Enter the country code +261 first, then the full local number for Madagascar, dropping domestic trunk prefixes that only apply inside the country when the international format says to drop them. Use this reference shape: +261 + area code + local number.
- Confirm the quoted rate for your line type because landline and mobile prices can differ, then place the call. Use Call Madagascar online to jump straight into the dialer with context for this destination.
Start with +261 and then enter the area code, mobile prefix, or subscriber number exactly as the destination format requires. If the local number starts with a domestic trunk prefix, check the international format before keeping it. The best cheap call is usually the one where the number format and the rate are both clear before you connect.
- Country calling code: +261
- International format: +261 + area code + local number
- Country abbreviation: MG (often used on mail and official forms)
- Main time context: Local time / UTC+03:00
Example numbers for Madagascar
These examples show the number shape to expect. Use them as format guidance, not as numbers to call.
International example+261321234567
Landline example020 21 234 56
Mobile example032 12 345 67
Time zones, numbering notes, and rate context
A correct country code only solves the first part of the call. Local timing, number portability, and landline-vs-mobile pricing can still affect whether the call reaches the right place at the right cost.
Time zones
Local time / UTC+03:00
Numbering note
No mobile-portability flag in libphonenumber metadata; prefix-based type inference is more stable than carrier inference, but still needs metadata refreshes.
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Popular routes and related calling pages
Use these links to move between Madagascar route guides, country-code details, live rates, and the browser call setup flow.
Popular routes
Related calling pages
Country guideMadagascar calling guideRates, dialing context, timing, and browser-call setup.RatesAll Talkala ratesCompare published landline and mobile rates before dialing.Call setupCall Madagascar onlineOpen a destination-aware call setup page before signing in.HelpFree first minute rulesCheck the launch offer limits before placing a first call.
Trust notes
Sources and limits
These notes explain how to read the dialing, timing, and pricing details on this page.
Numbering source
The country code, example numbers, and numbering notes come from Talkala's source-backed numbering research for Madagascar. Examples show the expected format and are not numbers to call.
Open numbering sourceRate source
Published rates come from Talkala's public pricing catalog, last updated May 12, 2026. The signed-in dialer confirms the exact full-number rate before the call connects.
What a country code cannot guarantee
A country code does not guarantee the call will connect. Local trunk prefixes, number portability, blocked ranges, carrier availability, caller ID display, and recipient availability can vary.
Common questions
Related questions
What is the Madagascar country calling code?
The ITU country calling code for Madagascar is +261. Add it before the local number when dialing internationally.
How do I dial Madagascar from another country?
Use the international access prefix from where you are calling (often 00 or +), then +261, then the full local number without any domestic-only trunk prefix. Full shape for reference: +261 + area code + local number.
Can I call Madagascar online after finding the country code?
Yes. Use the full international number starting with +261, then check Talkala's landline or mobile rate before you place the browser call. The person you call answers a normal phone call.
What is the cheapest way to call Madagascar online?
The cheapest practical option is the one that shows the route price before dialing and separates landline from mobile pricing. Talkala shows the destination rate before the call connects, so you can decide before spending prepaid credit.
Do landline and mobile rates to Madagascar differ?
Often yes. Talkala quotes separate retail rates for landline and mobile destinations when both are published. The rate that applies depends on the line type you dial.
What are Talkala's published rates to Madagascar?
For the default public pricing origin (United States), landline is $1.92/min and mobile is $1.76/min. Open the Madagascar country guide for full context; rates update as the catalog changes.
Is there a free trial minute?
Talkala may offer a narrow launch promotion for eligible accounts. Whether it applies depends on your balance history and the priced route for the call you place. See the Help Center billing article on the free first minute for full rules.
What time zone is Madagascar in?
Clocks commonly span: Local time / UTC+03:00. For courtesy calling, 09:00-18:00 Madagascar time is a reasonable starting window when you do not know the recipient's hours.