Malawi
Malawi
+265
ISO
MW / MWI
Capital
Lilongwe
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
MWK
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
19,129,952 · English, Chichewa
🕐 Current time in Malawi UTC+2
Lilongwe - UTC+2
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Common formats for +265

The country code for Malawi can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.

  • +265 - international E.164 format (with plus sign)
  • 265 - digits only (often typed in search)
  • 00265 - with European exit code (00)
  • 011 265 - with US exit code (011)
  • 00 265 X XXX XXX - full landline example
  • +265 X XXX XXX - full mobile example

How to dial

From the United States →
011 + 265 + area + number
Landline: 00 265 X XXX XXX · Mobile: +265 X XXX XXX
From Europe →
00 + 265 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 265, then the local number (drop the leading 0 trunk prefix).

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 265 X XXX XXX +265 X XXX XXX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 265 X XXX XXX +265 X XXX XXX
Australia Australia 0011 265 X XXX XXX +265 X XXX XXX
Canada Canada 011 265 X XXX XXX +265 X XXX XXX
India India 00 265 X XXX XXX +265 X XXX XXX

Scam Risk: MEDIUM

Some advance-fee fraud.

Common scam types from +265
  • Advance Fee
What to do
  • Be cautious with unexpected calls from +265
  • Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
  • Report suspicious calls to your carrier

FAQ

What country has the code +265?

The country code +265 belongs to Malawi.

Is +265 a scam?

+265 is the legitimate country code for Malawi. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee fraud.

How to call Malawi from the US?

From a US landline: dial 011 + 265 + local number. From a US cell: dial +265 + local number.

Other Africa countries