ISO
MG / MDG
Madagascar
+261
Capital
Antananarivo
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
MGA
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
27,691,018 · Malagasy, French
🕐 Current time in Madagascar
UTC+3
Antananarivo
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UTC+3
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Common formats for +261
The country code for Madagascar can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+261- international E.164 format (with plus sign)261- digits only (often typed in search)00261- with European exit code (00)011 261- with US exit code (011)00 261 XX XX XXX XX- full landline example+261 3X XX XXX XX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 261 + area + number
Landline:
00 261 XX XX XXX XX · Mobile: +261 3X XX XXX XXFrom Europe →
00 + 261 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 261, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 261 XX XX XXX XX |
+261 3X XX XXX XX |
United Kingdom
|
00 261 XX XX XXX XX |
+261 3X XX XXX XX |
Australia
|
0011 261 XX XX XXX XX |
+261 3X XX XXX XX |
Canada
|
011 261 XX XX XXX XX |
+261 3X XX XXX XX |
India
|
00 261 XX XX XXX XX |
+261 3X XX XXX XX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2022 |
Antananarivo |
2044 |
Antsirabe |
2047 |
Ambositra |
2053 |
Toamasina |
2054 |
Ambatondrazaka |
2056 |
Moramanga |
2057 |
Maroantsetra/Sainte Marie |
2062 |
Mahajanga |
2067 |
Antsohihy |
2069 |
Maintirano |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some wangiri and advance-fee scams.
Common scam types from +261
- Wangiri
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +261
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +261?
The country code +261 belongs to Madagascar.
Is +261 a scam?
+261 is the legitimate country code for Madagascar. The scam risk level is medium. Some wangiri and advance-fee scams.
How to call Madagascar from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 261 + local number. From a US cell: dial +261 + local number.
