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+261 is Madagascar

The international calling code for Madagascar is +261. Dial this before the local phone number to reach any phone in Madagascar from another country.

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Country Code

+261

Madagascar

How to dial +261

From a mobile phone

+261 + local number

From a landline

00261 + local number

From EzyRing (browser)

+261 + local number

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Dialing +261 from a landline

Start with your country's exit code, then 261 and the local number (drop the leading 0).

United States / Canada011 261 …

United Kingdom / most of Europe00 261 …

Australia0011 261 …

On a mobile or in EzyRing, just use +261; the + replaces the exit code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What country has the code +261?

+261 is the international country code for Madagascar. Dial +261 before the local phone number when calling Madagascar from another country.

Is +261 a country code or an area code?

+261 is a country code (also called an international dialing prefix), not an area code. Country codes identify entire countries; area codes identify regions within a country.

How do I dial +261?

From a mobile phone, dial +261 followed by the local number (drop the leading 0). From a landline, dial 00261 + the local number. With EzyRing, just type +261 and the number in your browser dialer — we handle the formatting.

How much does it cost to call +261 (Madagascar)?

Calls to Madagascar (+261) start at $1.500 per minute with EzyRing. No subscription, credits never expire, and you pay only for the minutes you use. A $5 top-up gives about 3 minutes of calling.